Opinion
The onset of the current hot spell will hasten the ripening of all winter cereal crops: Harvest 2026 is almost upon us.
Tillage
Only Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerant varieties of winter barley will be included in future Goldcrop trials’ programmes.
Agronomists are confirming the role that new genetics has played in driving forward the prospects for cereal production.
The latest edition of Teagasc’s ‘Tillage Edge’ podcast focuses on the challenges posed by Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in 2026.
Seedtech's Tim O’Donovan is confirming the presence of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) in winter cereal crops across the country.
N.Ireland
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) was established 25 years ago to demonstrate the highest standards of plant protection stewardship
Continuing claims made for Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance by plant breeding companies do hold up
Specific claims on the development of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) tolerance by plant breeding companies actually hold up under trial.
