Agronomy

With increasing weed pressures, herbicide use challenges and tougher regulations, what lies ahead for sugar beet weed control in GB? A British Beet Research Organisation weeds seminar in Peterborough took a look into the future

With significant lettuce crop losses recorded across 2025 due to the nasonovia lettuce aphid, we find out what the keys risks are for crops and what control options are available

New to the spring barley AHDB Recommended List, variety Shona could offer dual-purpose potential for growers in the East

A survey led by Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members suggests that Wheat Dwarf Virus (WDV) may be widespread than previously thought or recorded

After a better harvest for OSR growers in 2025, growers should be prepared when reintroducing the once popular break crop

Staffs farmer Tim Parton discusses the applications of biostimulants in his farming system, emphasising the benefits they provide for yield, input efficiency, and pest control

With the newly re-located CropTec Show right around the corner, we explore some of the key themes and discussions set to take centre stage in the CropTec Theatre

Arable farmers looking to make a higher margin in 2026 have two options to get the most from well-established autumn drilled crops showing good potential, according to a leading consultancy

As many growers' autumn cereal drilling began early this year, we chat with three experts to gather some top tips for effective control

After an early harvest, winter oilseed rape crops have notable variability in drilling dates this season, so we find out how best to manage them