How to deal with aphids and Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus
Tillage Specialist Ciaran Collins joins Michael Hennessy on this week’s Tillage Edge to discuss aphids and Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus or BYDV.
Ciaran outlined that all the spring cereals (wheat, barley and oats) are potentially at risk from BYDV infection and indicated that trial results has shown yield decreased of 2 tons per hectare due to BYDV.
The best timing for control is at the 4 leaf stage, with crops emerging in early to mid-April at a moderate risk (depending on your location).
Ciaran described the importance of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) measures such as assessing risk based…
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