For Cheshire farmer Mike Jones, tackling grass-weeds has not come from one silver bullet solution. Instead, it has been the result of building a more flexible mixed farming system where livestock, forage crops, cultivation strategy and innovative new chemistry all work together

Our latest arable podcast delves into variety selection, new traits and lessons learned from the 2026 harvest

With harvest continuing up and down the country, Ash Ellwood reflects on conversations with growers as to how crops are fairing in the heatwave

Following numerous reports of caterpillar activity in maize crops across the country in recent weeks, agronomists are advising growers to remain vigilant and ensure they correctly identify species

The UK's 2026 oilseed rape harvest is off to one of its earliest starts on record, with the prolonged summer heat bringing crops to maturity weeks ahead of normal

The heatwave has brought some early barley combining but how are crops fairing in this heat?

From watercress to bulrushes, farmers are finding innovative ways to diversify rotations, unlock new markets and make better use of challenging landscapes

As confidence returns to oilseed rape, DSV highlights its resilient new varieties and pipeline genetics designed to tackle CSFB, disease pressure and changing growing conditions

As combines roll across the country, here are five conversations that are getting people talking this week

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria and into south-west Scotland