BYDV in spring barley

[jh.]

Anyone else finding it a bad year for it? Worst I've ever seen . Crops are that poor this year after drought I don't think I want to go out with hallmark.

 

[Flat 10]

Anyone else finding it a bad year for it? Worst I've ever seen . Crops are that poor this year after drought I don't think I want to go out with hallmark.

Not seen much here fortunately. Surely no good using Hallmark now anyway?

 

[Oat]

Yes, it's too late now. The virus is spread by aphids which typically infect the crop at around 1-2 leaves. The symptoms then become more visible as the plants grow- yellow leaves, stunted plants.

 

[shakerator]

Anyone else finding it a bad year for it? Worst I've ever seen . Crops are that poor this year after drought I don't think I want to go out with hallmark.

Odd tiller affected

No yield impact though ...

 

[faircomment]

Yes I spotted a lot of it whilst in Cumbria at the weekend , looked terrible

 

[Ormond]

Ive not seen a field of spring barley in Cumbria that isnt yellow of some degree....seems the later sown crops have been hit the hardest

 

[Oat]

Ive not seen a field of spring barley in Cumbria that isnt yellow of some degree....seems the later sown crops have been hit the hardest

later sown crop=warmer temperatures=more aphids=more BYDV transmission

 

[DeeGee]

Every field here was showing the classic orangey/yellow flecks a couple of weeks ago. Apparently it is secondary infection here and should not impact too much on yield.
Now that the crop is out in ear it looks much better than it did. I suppose it will have some effect on the crop but generally it looks quite well considering the drought effect as well as BYDV.

 

[Spudie]

Here nearly every field is yellow

 

[lexion750]

shutting door ..horse bolted...always think hallmark type is essential on spring barley particularily here in east

 

[Oat]

shutting door ..horse bolted...always think hallmark type is essential on spring barley particularily here in east

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