09 September 2026
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Autumn 2025 was when the rule book was ripped up for grass-weed control. Following two challenging autumns when delayed drilling proved difficult, if not impossible, due to uncooperative weather, growers...
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Four agronomists assess autumn drilling progress, weighing BYDV, grass-weed and flea beetle risks against crop establishment, variety choice, herbicide timing and soil condition across their regions.
15 October 2026
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With BYDV pressure cutting wheat yields last season, drilling date, green-bridge control and variety choice could all influence virus risk this autumn
17 September 2026
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Early drilling defied conventional grass-weed wisdom in autumn 2025, but favourable conditions helped deliver surprisingly good control. What lessons can growers take into another potential early-drilling season?
09 September 2026
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