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With catchy weather causing field work issues, Farmers Guardian finds out how growers can decide where to prioritise fungicide applications. 

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act has received Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament, following almost nine months of debate across both Houses of Parliament.

Research has highlighted the immediate priority for growers is to target grass-weeds already in the crop now, rather than waiting for more to emerge later in the spring.

There are many drivers of abiotic stress, which makes crops vulnerable to disease. Some, such as flooding or drought, cannot be controlled, but others can.

Milder weather in January and February has put beet crops at a greater risk of contracting virus yellows disease this season.