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Final fungicide on spring barley With four distinct cohorts of spring barley crops present on farms, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Shay Phelan delves deeper into timings and product choices for the final fungicide application. 11 June 2026

Teagasc · 2026

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Summary

This 2026 Teagasc extension advisory from Crops Specialist Shay Phelan provides practitioner-focused guidance on final fungicide application timing and product selection for spring barley, accounting for the logistical complexity of managing multiple crop cohorts at different developmental stages on Irish farms. As applied extension material rather than experimental research, it synthesises established cereal disease management principles to support farmers in optimising disease control whilst navigating the practical constraint of variable crop maturity across holdings.

Regional applicability

This advisory is directly applicable to Irish spring barley growers and reflects Teagasc's extension service delivery. The phenological and disease management principles are likely transferable to similar temperate maritime growing conditions in the United Kingdom, though UK-specific cultivar choices, disease pressure, and regulatory frameworks may differ.

Key measures

Fungicide timing recommendations, product selection criteria, and phenological stage considerations for spring barley disease control

Outcomes reported

This advisory synthesises guidance on final fungicide application timing and product choices for spring barley crops at different phenological stages. It addresses the practical challenge of managing multiple crop cohorts with varying maturity across individual farm holdings.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Arable cropping systems
Study type
Commentary
Study design
Extension advisory / practitioner guidance
Source type
Grey literature
Status
Published
Geography
Ireland
System type
Arable cereals
Catalogue ID
IRmqf5pv7i-86e56b

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