Energy crops for anaerobic digestion can offer attractive alternatives for combinable crop growers, but what should farmers bear in mind before committing to a deal to produce crops or let land?
Selecting the right variety is the cornerstone of any arable rotation and we learn some top tips from farmer and agronomist Rob Beaumont, about what guidance is available and what varieties are sparking interest this year
With a challenging start to the year, Ash Ellwood chats to a crop production specialist about the potential disease season ahead and what growers can do to prepare for T3 fungicide applications
With the growing season being described as a high septoria year, growers are being encouraged to incorporate robust fungicide programs, but to match spend with crop potential
A new SDHI fungicide claiming to offer potency, stamina and yield benefits for a range of arable crops, including wheat and barley, has been granted authorisation into the British market
Industry gains emergency authorisation for an additional aphid spray for non-Cruiser SB treated crops
New active ingredients including two new fungicides to target key crop diseases are awaiting approval for UK use
As pressures to become net zero mount, managing UK peatland could present growers with opportunities for both additional carbon storing and alternative income streams
As hybrid OSR varieties still popular among growers, seed breeder Elsoms seeds advises growers to consider new conventional varieties that can offer high yields while displaying similar levels of vigour
Maize could be an attractive option this spring where growers have suitable sites and a market for the crop. Farmers Guardian gets some top tips on how to get crops off to the best start