51AVÊÓÆµ

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

clock • 3 min read
How new developments are changing the asparagus season

The Scottish crop is the result of East of Scotland Growers (ESG), a farmer-owned organisation based in East Scotland, which was established in 1987 by 20 farming family members. ESG's purpose has always...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Arable

Half the land, 80% of the yield: does relay cropping really stack up? The Farmers Guardian arable podcast

Half the land, 80% of the yield: does relay cropping really stack up? The Farmers Guardian arable podcast

Our latest arable podcast looks at Ben Adam's latest trial testing relay cropping

Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 29 August 2026 • 1 min read
Could chickpeas fill the premium break crop gap?

Could chickpeas fill the premium break crop gap?

Summer heatwaves might be bad for yields of traditional crops, but could they open the door for chickpeas?

Mike Abram
clock 29 August 2026 • 10 min read
"The challenges are coming at us faster than solutions," says Suffolk based arable farmer

"The challenges are coming at us faster than solutions," says Suffolk based arable farmer

Running on-farm trials has become an essential part of decision-making and trying to get ahead of the challenges posed by climate change and changing markets, while also bringing in some additional income at Home 51AVÊÓÆµNacton

Farmers Guardian
clock 27 August 2026 • 7 min read