Concerns are mounting about the impact of virus yellows on the future viability of the UK sugar beet crop. Independent agricultural consultant Robin Limb says there are reports of up to 60 per cent...
Concerns are mounting about the impact of virus yellows on the future viability of the UK sugar beet crop. Independent agricultural consultant Robin Limb says there are reports of up to 60 per cent...
Improved autumn conditions, lower pest pressure and advances in agronomy and breeding are helping rebuild confidence in oilseed rape, with growers cautiously returning to the crop after challenging seasons.
Catchy weather had steadied spring drilling but the recent gap has enabled growers to push forward in the field
This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Helen Plant, senior analyst (cereals and oilseeds) at AHDB, is encouraging UK cereal and oilseed rape growers to take part in the AHDB Planting and Variety Survey to help provide accurate early insights into the 2026 harvest and support industry planning