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Dr Alex Setchfield
Apr, 25 2025Explore the growing challenge of ergot in cereal crops, its effects on grain quality, and why it’s gaining attention in the UK. This report touches on how ergot spreads, its implications for food safety, and the evolving strategies being considered for better control in future harvests.
Dr Alex Setchfield
Apr, 25 2025This report addresses the critical issue of glyphosate resistance in UK arable cropping systems, following the discovery of the first field population of glyphosate-resistant annual Italian ryegrass. It provides an in-depth analysis of glyphosate usage trends, risk factors for resistance, and practical recommendations for integrated control strategies.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 05 2025With changing weather patterns and limited chemical control options, take-all disease is becoming an increasing challenge for cereal growers. This report explores the current understanding of take-all, its impact on crop health and yield, and the integrated strategies being used to manage it. It also highlights promising developments in biological control and resistance breeding that could shape future solutions.