Tillage
High levels of Rhynchosporium are now evident in significant number of winter barley crops, according to Co Down agronomist: Richard Owens.
Pushing ahead with the correct disease control strategies for spring barley will be a priority for tillage farmers over the coming weeks.
In terms of disease control, some early drilled crops of spring barley have already received their final fungicide application.
N.Ireland
Co. Down agronomist Richard Owens is confirming a significant increase in the cereal acreage grown in Northern Ireland this year.
The rise in temperatures this week will create disease pressure on crops and rhynchosporium has been seen in some winter barley crops.
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