Arable

Supplies of winter bean seed have been secured for British growers following a successful derogation bid

Canada is set for a harvest bonanza as this year’s grain predictions are estimated to deliver a large increase in yield, potentially offering a global benefit due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Canada is set for a harvest bonanza as this years grain predictions are estimated to deliver a large increase in yield, potentially offering a global benefit due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Digitalising the grain passport could provide a two-way data flow for all combinable crop supply chains across the UK.

Nationally the NFU estimates yields will be below the five-year average this harvest.

No let up in high fertiliser prices can be expected this year or next, as growers around the world compete for depleted supplies.

Ukrainian growers are switching from grain to oilseeds with margins under pressure, with the impact of the war expecting to change the dynamics of Ukrainian agriculture for years to come.

Long down the regenerative route, AHDB’s Strategic Farm South plans to help other arable farms to not make the same mistakes it did during the transition.

AUTONOMOUS slug monitoring and precision treatment has been proven possible, according to agritech collaboration, SlugBot.

An online survey has been launched to help to prepare for and prevent future threats to arable and horticultural production in Scotland.