Arable

Potato cyst nematode (PCN) is already costing the seed potato sector £25 million per year, but this figure could rise to £125m per year.

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in London’s Covent Garden

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in Londons Covent Garden

Milling wheat samples from harvest 2022 are displaying a lower percentage protein content, which is thought to be a result of limited nitrogen uptake due to hot and dry weather at the time of final application.

Welsh Government wants the country to grow more of its own fruit and veg. But will the horticulture start-up grant be enough to tempt farmers to diversify?

High costs amid reduced farm support and fertiliser supply issues at market and crop nutrition level were discussed at the ICL Fertilisers ‘Facing the future’ conference

As the USDA increases global wheat production estimates and a potential global recession looms, Cedric Porter takes a look at the impact on the grain markets

Sugar beet crops are starting to regrow following much-needed rain in the east of England. After the extended spell of very hot, dry weather, many crops had lost a significant amount of canopy.

With few chemical control options available for wheat bulb fly (WBF), growers should consider earlier sowing or an increased seed rate to help tolerate pest damage in high pressure areas. 

Agricultural levy board AHDB is considering quitting its Stoneleigh Park base in favour of smaller premises, it has been revealed.