Dry conditions begin to bite and what that means for disease control

The dry conditions over the past 10 days - and with no rain in the forecast - means that spring crops in particular, are coming under pressure. 

 

John Pettit, a Teagasc tillage advisor in Wexford, and Ciaran Collins, a Teagasc tillage specialist, join the Tillage Edge this week to discuss the key agronomy actions needed over the next week to 10 days.

 

Both John and Ciaran acknowledge the impact of the dry spell and note that, while the weather has reduced immediate disease pressure, the season is far from over. 

 

Diseases such as mildew and rust could still become an issue, and they explain that adjustments to crop protection programmes may be needed on many farms.

 

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