Arable

How is war in the Middle East impacting UK farmers? Is the Government doing enough to support domestic food producers as costs for key farm inputs spiral? And are farmers ready to hold protests across the UK?

UK growers are under renewed pressure from conflict in the Middle East, and all at a time when margins were already under significant strain

Global seed breeder Limagrain has launched a new variety trial which is putting growers at the heart of research

In an attempt to answer the above question, agronomy firm Agrii has been testing various farm technologies at its host farm based in Lincolnshire

Improved autumn conditions, lower pest pressure and advances in agronomy and breeding are helping rebuild confidence in oilseed rape, with growers cautiously returning to the crop after challenging seasons.

Catchy weather had steadied spring drilling but the recent gap has enabled growers to push forward in the field

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Helen Plant, senior analyst (cereals and oilseeds) at AHDB, is encouraging UK cereal and oilseed rape growers to take part in the AHDB Planting and Variety Survey to help provide accurate early insights into the 2026 harvest and support industry planning

Surveys reveal widespread septoria and early yellow rust across UK wheat, signalling disease pressure and need for robust T1 strategies

Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the grain markets

A new whole-system approach aims to decarbonise energy and food production by reimagining peatland productivity