It seems to be the time of year for surveys. I have done the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch and the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Big Farmland Bird Count, noting that bird numbers are down.

For oilseed rape crops, wet weather is one of the biggest risk factors for boron deficiency, with the micronutrient easily leaching out of soils.

With the agriculture sector emerging relatively unscathed from the Covid-19 pandemic, India’s Government is using the crisis as an opportunity to implement reform. Amrita Nair reports.

RAGT Seeds’ RGT Wolverine winter wheat offers BYDV resistance and competitive yields, according to Frontier trials.

Winter waterlogging and the recent cold spell has left soils slow to warm up as spring approaches and growers are being urged to monitor soil temperatures regularly for the most effective fertiliser applications.

While research is intensifying into producing detailed grower guidance for cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) in oilseed rape, experts are providing advice for dealing with it this year.

A new short film featuring two farmers openly discussing their experiences of mental ill-health and how they reached out for help has launched this week.

Long established land drainage contractor Farm Services has seen renewed interest in the benefits of its services, as soil health continues to gain greater significance on farmers’ agendas. Jane Carley reports.

Two people have died in a collision involving a livestock wagon.