As farming embraces digital systems, rural professionals are urged to harness the power of LinkedIn to build their profile, grow networks and unlock new career opportunities across the agricultural sector
With sugar beet drilling approaching, a visit to BeetTech26 provided an opportunity to catch up with practical advice for the new season and gain an insight into technology advances in sugar beet
We talk practical advice, farming top tips, variety considerations and dos and don'ts ahead of this spring season
Researchers from the UK Agri-Tech Centre and Rothamsted Research have identified a high-tech method to detect the grey field slug, or Deroceras reticulatum
With wide rotational benefits, low input costs and harvest contacts offering up to £600/t, spring linseed could be an interesting option for growers looking for an alternative break crop this spring
With forward cereal crops and the potential of creeping disease pressures, we find out how grazing sheep could gain growers both time and control before chemical options become available in the spring
Beet moth has moved rapidly up the risk agenda for sugar beet growers following widespread and economically damaging infestations during the 2025 season
Climate volatility is widening the gap between genetic yield gains and farm performance, as warmer, wetter winters and extreme weather challenge UK arable systems
Making on-farm rations and trading with local livestock farmers has helped a North Yorkshire arable farmer reduce dependence on commodity prices and build resilience into his business
The 5,060 hectare Rhug Estate has made significant progress across its regenerative farming aims, underlining its long-term commitment to net zero and resilient food production