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If you are preparing to drill your crops this season and concerned about the risk of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) exposure from aphids, here are some tips to help you tackle this issue.

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) is transmitted by aphids, which carry the virus as they feed on the crop leaves. Symptoms of BYDV include yellowing or reddening of the leaves, leading to stunted crop growth and reduced yield.

To prevent BYDV, consider using cultural control methods to manage aphid populations by controlling volunteer cereals and other host species. Monitor areas under headland margins and environmental schemes for aphid activity.

Manage your risk by carefully choosing your sowing date, as early-sown crops are more vulnerable to aphid attacks. Use insecticide control when necessary, with well-timed applications based on monitoring the aphid population using tools like the AHDB aphid monitoring network.

Another option is to choose a BYDV-resistant variety, which can help prevent the virus from replicating within the plant. This allows for effective management of BYDV risks without relying solely on insecticides. RAGT offers innovative BYDV-resistant wheat varieties such as RGT Goldfinch, RGT Guardsman, and RGT Grouse.

For more information and updates on harvest stories from growers using BYDV-resistant varieties, visit our website. Contact us at marketingUK@ragt.fr for any inquiries.

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