Don't neglect investment in backward wheat crops

摘要

Investing in backward wheat crops will be critical this season to ensure high yields, according to experts, who warn growers not to cut corners on fungicides. Large amounts of crops were drilled late and are struggling following a sustained period ofwet weather and will need close care to avoid the disease problems of last year. Daniel King, who farms 480ha in south Lincolnshire, says learning from last year's wet growing season will be critical to keep crops clear of disease. "I spent around 155 ahectare on my T0-T3 programme and I'm 100% sure my yields shone because of that. I got my money's worth and if this year turns out wet I'll do the same again," he says.