51AV视频

How genetics can provide viable defences against cereal diseases

Last season brought devastating BYDV impacts for one Exeter-based farming family, prompting them to look seriously into trial work around viable genetic defence options.

clock 鈥� 5 min read
How genetics can provide viable defences against cereal diseases

Last season proved a real barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) eye-opener for Phil Lockyer and his partner Kate, who farm at Lower Eggbeer, Cheriton Bishop, on the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Arable

The rise of agricultural drones in British farming
Arable

The rise of agricultural drones in British farming

Agricultural drones could be key to transforming crop applications with faster field access, precision capabilities and reduced soil damage, but regulation remains a barrier

Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 30 May 2026 鈥� 3 min read
Geopolitics dominates global grain markets
Arable

Geopolitics dominates global grain markets

Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the grain markets

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 28 May 2026 鈥� 4 min read
Crop Walk with Simon Nelson: "There are some worrying levels of barley yellow dwarf virus''
Arable

Crop Walk with Simon Nelson: "There are some worrying levels of barley yellow dwarf virus''

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland

Farmers Guardian
clock 25 May 2026 鈥� 2 min read