Niab will present a wide-ranging programme of demonstrations and independent research at Cereals 2025, addressing key arable challenges including disease resistance, variety performance, and integrated weed control.

Visitors will be able to view side-by-side untreated plots of wheat and barley, showcasing real-world genetic resistance to Septoria and yellow rust, as concerns rise over resistance breakdown in established varieties.

Fungicide efficacy trials will compare strategies across different input levels, helping growers adapt their programs to remain effective and cost-efficient.

New technology will also be in focus, including AI-based disease detection tools being trialled in-field for the first time.

Niab experts will be on hand to discuss the latest Recommended List candidates and how different varieties perform under regenerative and conventional establishment systems. Trials at the show also feature new work on wheat variety blends, offering a potential route to greater resilience through genetic diversity.

Their popular soil pit returns in 2025, allowing visitors to explore the effects of different cultivation approaches, grazing leys, and cover cropping on soil structure and rooting. Integrated black-grass control options, including herbicide-free strategies, will also be featured.