Crops

A new independent trial carried out by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has shown that larger seed sizes of typical UK varieties of winter wheat and spring barley resulted in higher emergence rates.

The UK’s first ever certified soil carbon credits scheme designed specifically for farmers has officially been launched.

Spray quality is key to achieving full protection of the ear and deposition should override output.

The logical home for SDHIs is the T1 and T2 timings but in this unusual season including an SDHI in T3 sprays could make sense.

Growers and businesses have formed the Association of Independent Oat Milk Producers in Scotland

UK yields will determine whether the price needs to reflect the need to import significant quantities of third country supplies

One thing is clear, given the amount of consideration to soil types and cropping, in the end it becomes a very personal decision. Mike Abram looks at why four grow have chosen their systems

British oilseed prices continue to be supported by a global market that expects demand to outstrip supply

Gene edited (GE) wheat could be planted as soon as September if Defra gives Rothamsted Research’s latest project the green light.

Recent rainfall has given crops a boost, washing in fertiliser, although in some cases winter crops remain patchy.