Managing weed and aphid risks in winter cereals
Teagasc specialists Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan highlight the importance of timely weed and aphid control in recently sown winter cereals. They focus on managing BYDV threats and emphasise strategies for crops sown earlier this season across Irish farms.
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Teagasc Agricultural News
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As the majority of winter cereals have now been sown, farmers are turning their attention to crucial crop management tasks such as weed control, aphid monitoring, and protecting young plants from bird damage.
In a recent episode of The Tillage Edge podcast, Teagasc tillage experts Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan discussed the complexities of applying aphicides this November, particularly given the introduction of BYDV-tolerant winter barley varieties. They underscored the need for careful assessment of crop risk and vigilant monitoring of aphid activity.
The specialists provided practical advice on follow-up treatments where necessary and outlined effective management strategies to mitigate the impact of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV), especially for cereals sown earlier in the season. Additional resources and episodes are available on the official Tillage Edge platform for growers seeking further guidance.
In a recent episode of The Tillage Edge podcast, Teagasc tillage experts Ciaran Collins and Shay Phelan discussed the complexities of applying aphicides this November, particularly given the introduction of BYDV-tolerant winter barley varieties. They underscored the need for careful assessment of crop risk and vigilant monitoring of aphid activity.
The specialists provided practical advice on follow-up treatments where necessary and outlined effective management strategies to mitigate the impact of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV), especially for cereals sown earlier in the season. Additional resources and episodes are available on the official Tillage Edge platform for growers seeking further guidance.
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