Why is wheat stem rust disease on the increase?

At least 12 cases of wheat stem rust were seen in fields across England and Wales last summer.

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Why is wheat stem rust disease on the increase?

At least 12 cases of wheat stem rust were seen in fields across England and Wales last summer. Wheat stem rust is not a disease that has caused growers much worry since the pre-1950s, when it was very...

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