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5jjjjjjjjjjjz INTELLIGENCE REPORT
CEREALS
February frosts have slowed down mildew
development in both wheat and barley.
Other leaf diseases are present at
trace levels but no spray action is
necessary.
Eyfspot is also reported, occasionally
at high levels, but it is too early to
spray yet.
Barley yellow mosaic virus has been
confirmed in a few crops in the east
and south.
More in a moment.....