•09 July 2026

No new races of Bremia lactucae have been identified in Europe during 2026. The stable race profile provides reassurance for UK lettuce growers and highlights the ongoing value of resistant varieties, robust crop management and continued breeding investment.

•06 July 2026

Disease pressure is high, and differences between varieties are being clearly exposed. These conditions provide a valuable insight into how varieties respond under high disease pressure and reinforce some important messages for growers.

•16 June 2026

UK growing conditions often favour Septoria development. Frequent rainfall and prolonged periods of leaf wetness allow the disease to spread rapidly through the canopy, making robust genetic resistance an increasingly important part of any wheat management strategy. 

•08 June 2026

We’re inviting our customers, partners and colleagues to take on our keepy-up challenge and beat the score of 10, set by our International Crop Manager Chris Brown.

•22 April 2026

We’re exhibiting at Cereals 2026, hosted at Diddly Squat Farm, and we’d love to see you there. Join us on Stand 1016 to explore our latest arable crop varieties, discuss market needs, and discover how Elsoms Seeds is helping unlock the power of plants.