Disease

28 September 2020

15 July 2022

Neck rot can be a major source of losses in stored bulb onions in the UK. The extent of losses is variable. This factsheet draws together recent results from several AHDB H projects, together with historical information from the UK and the worldwide scientific literature.

7 October 2022

This factsheet describes current knowledge and the latest developments in the area of viruses in carrots.

21 June 2022

This factsheet is about Sclerotinia, a disease caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is a recurring problem in the UK. The disease has a host range of more than 400 plant species, including many vegetable and arable crops such as carrots, lettuce, green beans, vining peas, potatoes and oilseed rape.

21 June 2022

Following reports of poor control of chocolate spot in broad beans, with associated yield losses, research was carried out to determine the best treatment options for growers. Work has subsequently been undertaken to determine the best timing of product use for chocolate spot control.

7 October 2022

Turnip yellows virus (TuYV), is spread by aphids, mostly the peach–potato aphid (Myzus persicae). The virus can dramatically reduce yields, especially when plants are infected early in the growing season. It is well established in Europe, and is especially common in areas of intensive brassica production in UK. 

1 June 2022

The times needed to control clubroot spores at different temperatures are detailed in this factsheet.

28 September 2021

Read about Leek rust caused by Puccinia allii

10 July 2020

Strategic Dairy Farm: Mastitis expert Dr James Breen joins Hillhead of Covington's Willie Baillie for a review of their last nine months activities

7 July 2020

Guest speaker Lysan Eppink joins us from Boehringer-Ingelheim, to present a guide to safe use and efficient storage of vaccines and medicines on farm.

28 May 2020

28 May 2020