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On this week\u2019s Tillage Edge podcast, Shay Phelan and Dr. Stephen Kildea, specialists in Teagasc, Oakpark join Michael Hennessy to discuss this topic in more detail.\n\nFirstly, Shay outlines why the leaf three is important and how to dissect a plant to identify the flag leaf and also the leaf three. \n\nYou can watch a video on this here:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upC54GRDQuM \n\nStephen meanwhile, outlines why leaf three is key to a successful fungicide strategy and he discusses the factors to consider before choosing specific fungicides. \n\nStephen also discusses the effects of the recent dry weather on disease levels and how this will influence control strategies through the season.\n\nFor more episodes and information from the Tillage Edge podcast go to:\nhttps://www.teagasc.ie/crops/crops/the-tillage-edge-podcast/\n\nAnd don\u2019t forget to register for the Teagasc monthly crop agronomy webinars with the next one on May 4th. \n\nFor more information go to:\nhttps://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/national-events/events/cropagronomywebinar4.php