Dry conditions and high temperatures raise crop stress concerns

Growers urged to consider strengthening crops to grow longer, deeper-seeking roots

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Around 30% of the UK’s wheat acreage is grown on drought-prone soils which can further compound stress fears
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Around 30% of the UK’s wheat acreage is grown on drought-prone soils which can further compound stress fears

Following the driest March for 60 years, the average rainfall for the first quarter of 2025 was almost half that of 2024, raising concerns for farmers and growers. Mike Stoker, an agronomist at biostimulant...

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