Arable

In the last of our series, we catch up with two agronomists in contrasting parts of the country to see how the 2026 potato crop has fared after the exceptionally hot and dry season

Ulster Farmers' Union says the funding will help support producers through the 2027 growing season

A rural business consultancy has cut the time it takes to set up clients' Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreements from up to 12 hours to less than one, after switching to new farm management software

New research has shown that strong industry support for regenerative agriculture is not yet matched by an understanding of its wider environmental benefits

Three dry seasons in four years have pushed growers to rethink cereal rotations, with hybrid rye variety SU Karlsson delivering steady yields on light land

The PotatoEurope exhibition heard there was no expectation that the lack of potatoes this season would lead to a jump in planting next year, with contract prices for the 2026/27 season down by 20% in many cases

With BYDV pressure cutting wheat yields last season, drilling date, green-bridge control and variety choice could all influence virus risk this autumn

The age-old drilling date debate is back, and Ash Ellwood ponders how growers can manage risk this autumn

With a reported £230m available when the SFI26 window two opens, growers need to be sure their paperwork, maps and existing agreements are in order before September 22

British Sugar has confirmed the matter is now in independent arbitration