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20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

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Early crop disease levels set stage for a challenging season ahead

Surveys reveal widespread septoria and early yellow rust across UK wheat, signalling disease pressure and need for robust T1 strategies

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Early crop disease levels set stage for a challenging season ahead

With the T1 fungicide timing fast approaching, Bayer's Crop Doctors completed the first leg of their 2026 tour, visiting sites in the West, East and North to assess winter wheat crop development and disease...

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