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Crops & Grassland
8 September 2022
Understand which crops are vulnerable to SWD and the plants and habitats which host the pests
8 September 2022
Discover the distinctive characteristics specific to SWD and identify this invasive pest
14 February 2023
Learn how to test for SWD and how to assemble and place traps to catch this invasive pest
14 February 2023
Learn how to identify, monitor and control this invasive pest of soft and stone fruit crops
25 May 2022
Easy reference poster to identify symptoms from key pests and diseases of carrots and parsnips
25 May 2022
Easy to use poster showing the most common pests and diseases of onions and leeks
4 October 2022
In this Grower issue: Robotics funding to transform horticulture, a computer model to improve biopesticides and a new plum demonstration centre
7 October 2022
Find out about the research and development work for tree fruit crops done in 2019, in this annual review.
12 May 2021
Many pumpkins are lost each year due to rotting in storage. Find out what causes rot in stored pumpkins and how to counteract it.
24 January 2023
Explore our podcast collections for practical know-how and expert insights that aims to help you farm better. New episodes on Tuesdays and Fridays.
7 November 2025
This section is about the activity of fly pests, beetles, caterpillars, aphids and cabbage whitefly in brassicas. Read information on different approaches to managing these pest insects.
24 July 2019
How and why spray irrigation can be reduced or stopped under Section 57