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Growers face warnings of rodent surge after warm weather
Arable

Growers face warnings of rodent surge after warm weather

Growers in the UK are being warned to brace for a surge in rodent pressure this autumn and winter, following an extended period of above average temperatures

clock 18 September 2025 • 2 min read
US Agriculture Secretary claims bioethanol deal is 'win-win' for both countries as she meets new Defra Secretary
Politics

US Agriculture Secretary claims bioethanol deal is 'win-win' for both countries as she meets new Defra Secretary

UK farmers have highlighted the impact of increased US bioethanol imports with the closure of Vivergo Fuels in Hull and the loss of an important market

clock 18 September 2025 • 2 min read
Scottish growers facing 'financial crisis' as early harvest takes its toll
Arable

Scottish growers facing 'financial crisis' as early harvest takes its toll

Prices could sink lower owing to poor malting quality and challenging feed market

clock 18 September 2025 • 3 min read
UK and Brazil team up to tackle environmental impact of fertilisers
Environment

UK and Brazil team up to tackle environmental impact of fertilisers

Increased collaboration will drive research and innovation, boosting supply chain resilience says Government

clock 11 September 2025 • 1 min read
Growers urged to maintain attention to detail in weed control
Arable

Growers urged to maintain attention to detail in weed control

How utilising all the tools in the box while maintaining a sharp eye for detail can be the key to autumn weed control

clock 10 September 2025 • 2 min read
Crop it Like it's Hot: How a variety becomes 'recommended' and variety selection tips
Podcasts

Crop it Like it's Hot: How a variety becomes 'recommended' and variety selection tips

Join us this month, as we discuss how varieties are selected for AHDB's Recommended Lists and top tips for growers variety selection

clock 08 September 2025 • 1 min read
Technical
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Balancing risk and reward when early drilling autumn crops
Agronomy

Balancing risk and reward when early drilling autumn crops

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

clock 11 September 2025 • 3 min read
How to tame weeds in low disturbance systems
Arable

How to tame weeds in low disturbance systems

Low disturbance systems create challenges for weed control that require attention to detail across the rotation

clock 09 September 2025 • 6 min read
How a new novel wheat concept can extend growers' autumn drilling window
Agronomy

How a new novel wheat concept can extend growers' autumn drilling window

Focusing on a cross between spring and winter wheat, the new Group 1 variety STR Pace offers both an extended drilling window and early vigour

clock 16 August 2025 • 4 min read
How to reduce weed threat in autumn-sown cereals
Agronomy

How to reduce weed threat in autumn-sown cereals

Growers are advised to use the weeks between harvest and drilling to drive down grass-weed numbers as high populations can rob yield from wheat and other cereals

clock 14 August 2025 • 6 min read
Cereals 25: Impact of Yr15 gene failure in wheat still unknown
Agronomy

Cereals 25: Impact of Yr15 gene failure in wheat still unknown

Exhibitors showcased new varieties, research and developments at this year’s Lincolnshire-based Cereals Event before it heads to Diddly Squat Farm next year

clock 17 June 2025 • 3 min read
Cereals 25: Do AHDB Recommended Lists need updating as some focus shifts from yield?
Agronomy

Cereals 25: Do AHDB Recommended Lists need updating as some focus shifts from yield?

The audience at Cereals Event heard industry professionals discuss the need for an updated Recommended List (RL) system

clock 17 June 2025 • 2 min read
Arable Features
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Why soil assessment should come before cultivations this autumn
Arable

Why soil assessment should come before cultivations this autumn

Arable farmers face crucial choices this autumn about how much — or indeed whether — to cultivate soils.

clock 14 September 2025 • 3 min read
Top tips for autumn sugar beet management
Arable

Top tips for autumn sugar beet management

With the harvesting campaign on the horizon, BBRO's summer BeetField meetings provided an opportunity to catch up with advice on keeping sugar beet crops healthy this autumn

clock 13 September 2025 • 6 min read
Bold approach to salad production reaps rewards
Farm Life

Bold approach to salad production reaps rewards

Kent-based Thanet Earth is the UK’s leading salad producer. Jane Thynne visited to learn about the business which blends production with innovation and conservation

clock 11 September 2025 • 9 min read
How Scottish potato growers are tackling PCN and blight with science and new techniques
Arable

How Scottish potato growers are tackling PCN and blight with science and new techniques

A focus on science and changing consumer needs means that the Scottish potato industry is evolving to be fit for the future

clock 08 September 2025 • 6 min read
Organic conversion starting to pay off on West Yorkshire farm
Farm Life

Organic conversion starting to pay off on West Yorkshire farm

A dramatic career change proves to be an exciting journey for two first-generation farmers

clock 04 September 2025 • 9 min read
Reasons why black-grass control needs a rethink
Arable

Reasons why black-grass control needs a rethink

At South Sea Farm, innovative cropping systems and meticulous soil management underpin black-grass control within a farming system designed to optimise productivity and sustainability

clock 01 September 2025 • 6 min read
Machinery
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Amazone introduces self-adjusting fertiliser spreader
Machinery

Amazone introduces self-adjusting fertiliser spreader

The result of a claimed 100,000 hectares of trials, Amazone’s Autospread system autonomously adjusts the spreader without operator input for improved fertiliser accuracy

clock 16 September 2025 • 2 min read
Kverneland focus: A whole host of new sprayer technology unveiled
Machinery

Kverneland focus: A whole host of new sprayer technology unveiled

At Kverneland's Agritechnica press event, the brand showcased a number of new products set for the show, not least some interesting developments in high capacity precision equipment

clock 06 September 2025 • 2 min read
First Drive: Case IH AF 10 - A harvesting goliath
Machinery

First Drive: Case IH AF 10 - A harvesting goliath

In the midst of its harvest tour, Farmers Guardian’s machinery team get behind the wheel of Case IH’s latest flagship Axial-Flow combine, the AF10

clock 19 August 2025 • 5 min read
Giant #farm24 logo planted in field of maize
Machinery

Giant #farm24 logo planted in field of maize

To mark a decade of Farm24, a unique collaboration has brought together cutting-edge agricultural technology and creative flair in the form of a giant #farm24 logo planted into a field of maize in May 2025

clock 07 August 2025 • 2 min read
Harvest 2025: Top tips to protect people, kit and time
Machinery

Harvest 2025: Top tips to protect people, kit and time

With harvest now in full swing, we take a look at some of the potential hazards and some steps to help the season run as smoothly and safely as possible

clock 03 August 2025 • 9 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Trump, tariffs and tractors – what do US policy moves mean for UK farming?
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Trump, tariffs and tractors – what do US policy moves mean for UK farming?

The Farmers Guardian team take a look at the impact of Donald Trump's trade tariffs on the machinery and commodity markets

clock 17 March 2025 • 1 min read
Podcasts
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The Farmers Guardian Podcast: New Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds and Reform UK conference - What does it mean for farming?
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: New Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds and Reform UK conference - What does it mean for farming?

The Farmers Guardian team discusses the changes at the top of Defra and the events at the Reform UK conference

clock 12 September 2025 • 1 min read
Crop it Like it's Hot: How a variety becomes 'recommended' and variety selection tips
Podcasts

Crop it Like it's Hot: How a variety becomes 'recommended' and variety selection tips

Join us this month, as we discuss how varieties are selected for AHDB's Recommended Lists and top tips for growers variety selection

clock 08 September 2025 • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast - The Clarkson effect: Is it real and what has he really done for farming?
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast - The Clarkson effect: Is it real and what has he really done for farming?

Some of the Farmers Guardian team discuss the latest season of Clarkson's Farm, whether the industry feel he is the right advocate for farming and if people are considering agricultural careers because of the show

clock 05 September 2025 • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast - Water focus: Challenges and opportunities for farmers amid extreme weather conditions
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast - Water focus: Challenges and opportunities for farmers amid extreme weather conditions

FG's news and business team discuss a report revealing the impact of the climate on farmers' mental health and more

clock 29 August 2025 • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Why farmers might want to consider finishing pigs as a business diversification
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Why farmers might want to consider finishing pigs as a business diversification

There is good reason to be positive about the future of the pig industry, say Heidi Dekker-Woljung and Mark Jagger of Pilgrim's Europe

clock 22 August 2025 • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Harvest 2025 - highs, lows and the arable outlook
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Harvest 2025 - highs, lows and the arable outlook

Following this week's arable farming takeover in Farmers Guardian, this week's podcast takes a closer look at the highs and lows of harvest 2025

clock 15 August 2025 • 1 min read
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