09 May 2024

Minimising BYDV in crops

BYDV levels are high and it can have a significant negative yield impact in both winter and spring crops. Dr Louise McNamara joins the Tillage Edge this week to chat about the current BYDV levels in winter crops and how to minimise BYDV in spring crops.

Louise says it is too late to control aphids in winter crops, but almost all spring crops are at a high risk from BYDV and it is critical to control aphids with the correct timing.

Listen in below:

More details on controlling aphids and BYDV will be available to those attending the Teagasc Spring Crop Walks. Locations and dates for these events are available here.

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