Arable

WRAG reissues crop protection guidelines for farmers

Growers are being urged to follow stewardship guidelines following the first confirmed case of field resistance to the herbicide in the UK

Steve Reed says move offers huge potential to transform the plant breeding sector

If beans are treated with the same care as other crops the gains from including them in the rotation can be considerable, believes agronomist Todd Jex

Opportunity for growers to contribute to valuable research bodies

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are already widely used in farming for everything from localised weather forecasting to crop harvesting, but what role could they play next?

"The sector is hurting as it deals with rising production costs and such poor returns for what should be a premium product in malting barley that so many people enjoy"

Hartpury University is celebrating the success of its student-led cider, now being served on draft at its Legends student Bar and the 4ED Hartpury Stadium.

The integration of agroforestry has been a steep learning curve for organic farmer, Andy Dibben, and now he is hoping to help other growers to master this agroecological approach to crop production

After years of Covid-19, soaring costs and challenging weather, festive staple suppliers are looking forward to a more peaceful Christmas this year