Disease

Growers urged to consider both resistance and treatments

Mixing modes of action and maintaining dose rates is key to protecting fungicide efficacy

As wheat growers prepare plans for their T1 and T2 fungicide applications in the coming weeks, experts say careful consideration is needed to maximise disease control while balancing budget constraints

More needs to be done to raise public awareness, say campaigners

Co-formulations claim to offer key protections against major cereal and oilseed rape diseases

New research has highlighted how breeding for good fore udder attachment and udder depth can help prevent cases of Udder Cleft Dermatitis (UCD)

Defra urges poultry keepers to be vigilant as it promises payout for lost birds

Vet and youngstock specialist Kat Hart, of The George Farm Vets, provided some hints and tips as part of a webinar hosted by Galebreaker

Barley yellow dwarf virus is a complex disease but advances in monitoring, diagnostics and plant breeding are helping to inform its management

The disease mainly affects cows in the very early postpartum period, with older and high-yielding cows at greater risk