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Cereals: Clarkson, choirs and a packed programme kick off day one of the arable event

Clarkson's 51AVÊÓƵstars on hand as industry event takes over Diddly Squat

10 June 2026 • 2 min read

Lidl to invest £500m in British berries after increases in volumes

The discounter said it has signed five-year agreements to give farmers certainty amid rising costs and unpredictable weather

10 June 2026 • 2 min read

Cereals: New 'Livestock Zone' to showcase Jeremy Clarkson's livestock and bring fresh opportunities to arable growers

As more arable businesses explore integrating livestock, the new Livestock Zone will showcase practical solutions, innovative technologies, and low-input livestock systems designed to make the transition easier and more profitable

09 June 2026 • 4 min read

Future of glyphosate: How farmers can reduce usage without sacrificing yields

As uncertainty surrounds glyphosate's future as a pre-harvest desiccant, growers are weighing its value against mounting pressure to reduce reliance and build more resilient farming systems

09 June 2026 • 4 min read

Ban on glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant – have your say

As the debate on the use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant heats up, Farmers Guardian invites readers to have their say

08 June 2026 • 1 min read

Cereals: What to see at this year's event hosted at Diddly Squat Farm

With The Cereals Event starting in two days, we take a look into what exhibitors are offering at this year's show

08 June 2026 • 6 min read

New feed wheat varieties aim to combine yield and disease resilience

New Group 4 varieties look to combine cleaner disease profiles and flexible drilling opportunities as growers look to reduce risk and input costs

15 May 2026 • 4 min read

Can agri tech cut fungicide costs without hitting yield?

In an attempt to answer the above question, agronomy firm Agrii has been testing various farm technologies at its host farm based in Lincolnshire

17 April 2026 • 3 min read

Early crop disease levels set stage for a challenging season ahead

Surveys reveal widespread septoria and early yellow rust across UK wheat, signalling disease pressure and need for robust T1 strategies

10 April 2026 • 4 min read

Why spring decisions should start with soil biology

Saturated soils following a wet winter pose risks to nutrients, roots and structure, making testing and understanding soil biology increasingly vital for informed spring fertiliser and field management decisions

07 April 2026 • 4 min read

Spring weed control: Meeting the challenges of sugar beet weed control

With increasing weed pressures, herbicide use challenges and tougher regulations, what lies ahead for sugar beet weed control in GB? A British Beet Research Organisation weeds seminar in Peterborough took a look into the future

19 March 2026 • 6 min read

Horticultural focus: Increased pest pressures challenge lettuce crops

With significant lettuce crop losses recorded across 2025 due to the nasonovia lettuce aphid, we find out what the keys risks are for crops and what control options are available

10 March 2026 • 4 min read

Climate change brings opportunity for vineyards to flourish

The vineyard on Oxney Estate has expanded over the years as the popularity of British wines increases

11 June 2026 • 7 min read

Making the most of T3 fungicides and nutrition – how to protect crop yield, protein and profitability

From emerging rust threats to the role of foliar nitrogen and micronutrients, crop specialists outline the key considerations for helping wheat finish the season strongly

06 June 2026 • 4 min read

The rise of agricultural drones in British farming

Agricultural drones could be key to transforming crop applications with faster field access, precision capabilities and reduced soil damage, but regulation remains a barrier

30 May 2026 • 4 min read

Regenerative reset: How one Herefordshire farm has shifted the focus from pure production to soil biology

A Herefordshire mixed farming business is rethinking its conventional operating system, replacing synthetic inputs and deep cultivations with applied soil biology, integrated livestock and homemade compost teas

23 May 2026 • 7 min read

Growers are advised to manage disease risk to protect good yield potential

With a complex set of factors influencing disease management this spring, the Bayer Crop Doctors’ second round of visits took them to Oxfordshire ahead of key T2 fungicide decisions

16 May 2026 • 7 min read

Blending heritage, innovation and sustainability – how Thatchers is defining modern cider production

At Myrtle 51AVÊÓƵin Somerset, five generations of the Thatcher family have helped transform a mixed farm into one of the UK's leading cider makers

09 May 2026 • 5 min read

Pottinger launches new combi drill range

20 May 2026 • 1 min read

Can electric weeding replace herbicides? Garford and Rootwave show field potential

Now offered as a dedicated inter-row weeding machine for conventional and organic systems, Garford's joint development with UK start-up RootWave shows significant potential

08 May 2026 • 6 min read

Knight 51AVÊÓƵMachinery appoints Chandlers for farmers in the Midlands and Welsh Borders

British manufacturer Knight 51AVÊÓƵMachinery has expanded its dealer network with the appointment of Chandlers 51AVÊÓƵEquipment, one of the UK’s largest machinery dealers.

24 April 2026 • 1 min read

OPINION: Translating the value of tech into income is a tougher sell

New machinery technology promises gains in efficiency and performance, but turning those benefits into measurable financial returns remains a key challenge for farmers and contractors, says Toby Whatley

21 April 2026 • 1 min read

Trial results show beet establishment benefits with strip-tillage

Could strip till be the next step forward for sugar beet? Jane Carley looks at a recent trial

10 April 2026 • 4 min read

UK tractor registrations show significant uplift for the first quarter of 2026

Recent figures from the AEA reflect a near 50% increase in new tractor registrations for March 2026 compared to 2025

08 April 2026 • 2 min read

Horticulture: Autonomous harvesters set for UK farm trials after £3m backing

Developer of selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots, Fieldwork Robotics, has received £3 million in funding, including a £2.2 million investment round led by Elbow Beach

07 May 2026 • 2 min read

Co-op first major retailer to switch to 100% British strawberries as season begins

The early move has been made possible by investment by growers in techniques that help protect and advance crops

27 April 2026 • 2 min read

Landfill farming: Methane-fuelled dome to trial producing fruit and veg year-round

This summer, a revolutionary food growing experiment is about to be trialled on a landfill site in Wiltshire

25 April 2026 • 3 min read

How new developments are changing the asparagus season

Traditionally the English asparagus season starts on St George' Day, April 23, but it is no longer is the English version is no longer the only home-produced product, as Scotland has entered the market

02 April 2026 • 3 min read

Berry growers facing 'perfect storm' from Iran war and wage inflation

Peak season is approaching for the berry industry with the war in the Middle East having a ripple effect on domestic producers

19 March 2026 • 1 min read

Horticultural focus: Increased pest pressures challenge lettuce crops

With significant lettuce crop losses recorded across 2025 due to the nasonovia lettuce aphid, we find out what the keys risks are for crops and what control options are available

10 March 2026 • 4 min read

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Clarkson's 51AVÊÓƵseries 5: A look at the series so far

Are the latest episodes of Clarkson's 51AVÊÓƵworth watching?

09 June 2026 • 1 min read

Partner Insight Podcast: The Platinum Ten Minutes - why the moments after a farm accident matter most

Prof Stuart Maitland-Knibb explains why the first few minutes after a serious on-farm incident can decide survival, and how RABI's FarmersAid app aims to help people act sooner

08 June 2026 • 1 min read

The Farmers Guardian Arable Podcast: Is oilseed rape making a comeback?

Our latest arable podcast focuses on learnings and successes' when reintroducing OSR into your rotation

04 June 2026 • 1 min read

Jeff and Katie Aiken: Stockmanship, success and starting again | For Flock's Sake Ep3

Jeff and Katie Aiken join Farmers Guardian’s Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder for the latest episode of For Flock’s Sake, discussing pedigree sheep, stockmanship, family and rebuilding after the dispersal of the Procters flock

03 June 2026 • 1 min read

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Hawkstone Farmers' Choir through to BGT final - but who are the farmers behind the show?

Farmers Guardian's Katie Fallon catches up with the people behind the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir following their victory at last weekend's semi-final

27 May 2026 • 1 min read

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Political change - what does it mean for farmers?

The Farmers Guardian news and business team discusses the latest election results

19 May 2026 • 1 min read