Arable

New research reveals that 10 substances prohibited in the EU due to serious health risks are still being used in Britain

Beet moth has moved rapidly up the risk agenda for sugar beet growers following widespread and economically damaging infestations during the 2025 season

First grown as an emergency biogas feedstock, maize has held its place in the rotation on one Hertfordshire arable farm despite the challenge of growing on very different soil types

Participants from the NFU and British Sugar sponsored programme met with MPs to tell them more about their work in the industry and to discuss key policy issues

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

Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the grain markets

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

Many wheat crops are set enter spring clean following effective autumn herbicides, but advisers warn growers must stay vigilant, as weeds can still exploit gaps later in the season

The UK temperature is rising and that brings the risk of new pests becoming established in the UK, posing threats to agriculture and forestry warns the Met Office