Black-grass emergence is expected to be rapid this season after assessments by agriculture consultant ADAS have shown a high number of weed seed samples with low dormancy.

As this year’s sugar beet harvest approaches, British Sugar has announced the campaign start dates for each factory. 

Dry weather and a lot of sunshine has been the recipe for an early and successful harvest across much of Scotland this season.

Farmers and growers who use regenerative farming practices can now apply for a new stamp to certify their sustainability credentials.

With harvest at or nearing completion, many will be itching to get cover and forage crops drilled, but with very little moisture in the soil, is it the right decision?

Growers continue to make good progress with harvest in the hot, dry weather across most cereal-growing regions.

Growing your own seed could save money and make drilling dates more flexible, but some pre-planning is required at harvest.

With hot temperatures expected into next week and tinderbox conditions, growers are being advised to stay vigilant to avoid combine fires.

With very dry soils this harvest, Farmers Guardian finds out how to get catch and cover crops off to the best start.