Growers battle septoria threat

Wheat growers are coming to grips with high levels of septoria tritici in their winter crops following recent spells of prolonged wet weather which has been conducive to the spread of this number one yield-robbing disease.

However, word is spreading that the new variety ROBIGUS is holding up extremely well in terms of resistance.

Considering that Irish cereal growers spend over €6 million annually controlling Septoria in wheat, it is now more important than ever to utilise any beneficial agronomic trait available in order to cut costs and maximize profitability.