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Regenerative Farming Fails to Eradicate Cereal Diseases

7/28/2025

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As farming practices advance, the focus on stem-base and root pathogens in cereals becomes vital. Professor Rumiana Ray from Nottingham University warns that the belief regenerative farming eradicates these threats is unfounded. Diseases like eyespot, foot-rot, and take-all jeopardize yields, making effective management strategies, such as fungicides and seed treatments, essential for safeguarding crops.

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As farming practices advance, the focus on stem-base and root pathogens in cereals becomes vital. Professor Rumiana Ray from Nottingham University warns that the belief regenerative farming eradicates these threats is unfounded. Diseases like eyespot, foot-rot, and take-all jeopardize yields, making effective management strategies, such as fungicides and seed treatments, essential for safeguarding crops.