The Tillage Edge

Dr. Louise McNamara, a researcher with Teagasc, is on this week’s Tillage Edge to talk about the threat posed by aphids and, consequently, BYDV this season. 
 
Louise explains that the thresholds, or triggers for action, are similar to previous years, although ongoing research is expected to refine these in the future.
 
She highlights that crops emerging after mid-April are at greatest risk, while noting that location can also play an important role. 
 
Aphicide resistance is an important consideration, but pyrethroid insecticides are still providing effective control.
 
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What is The Tillage Edge?

The Tillage Edge is Teagasc's weekly tillage podcast, presented by Michael Hennessy, bringing you weekly episodes covering the agronomy needs of crops throughout the season with input from Teagasc researchers and views from across the industry.

The Tillage Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com