Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland
A survey led by Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members suggests that Wheat Dwarf Virus (WDV) may be widespread than previously thought or recorded
With three winter and four spring barley varieties recommended, the barley Recommended List is smaller than seen in previous years
Completing harvest early has given many growers the opportunity to get winter crops drilled early. However, growers are advised to be aware of the risks and select suitable fields carefully
Heatwave speeds up growing season as farmers across UK report mixed yields and low prices
Book digs deep into variety, plant health and management
A mix of sporadic showers and sunshine causes worries for growers
Kick-starting winter-battered crops is going to be challenging this spring, but a series of trials carried out across the country are highlighting some key insights into how to achieve this
Government figures show reduced production levels across all main cereals for 2023
With many growers still waiting for dry weather, concerns about the resulting quality of the crops are increasing