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Lambing is well and truly underway. Although later than many farms in the area, a mid April lambing works with our farming system and aims to avoid the remaining harsh winter weather. However, this season has brought an unwelcome mix of snow, hail and high winds.

Simon Nelson, Agrovista agronomist covering the northwest is encouraging growers to consider early nitrogen applications for late spring crops and advises on wheat and barley spray timings approaching this season.

Michael Burley, 27, works as a head shepherd on an upland farm running 750 ewes and 80 head of cattle in the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales.

Climate smart reseeding was the subject of a recent webinar organised by seed breeder Germinal. Wendy Short reports.

Rachael Brown has joined the Farmers Guardian news team

Growers are being advised to monitor winter bean crops as harsh weather conditions haveincreased the potential to develop chocolate spot, risking reduced yield or crop failure.