Arable

Defra-backed scheme will help farmers better understand the impact of their farming system

High input prices constantly put pressure on growers, so creating a system which relies on little to no inputs might seem attractive, but how does it work in practice?

Sugar beet growers granted access to Cruiser SB following emergency authorisation

Growing maize and other suitable crops for biogas production could offer farmers a stable, long-term market for their produce, as well as a fresh break-crop option

Kick-starting winter-battered crops is going to be challenging this spring, but a series of trials carried out across the country are highlighting some key insights into how to achieve this

The Agricultural Industries Confederation has urged farmers to be vigilant against the risks of fertiliser theft by providing the following safety tips

Pea and bean growers could improve yields by nearly a fifth through the application of a starter fertiliser with phosphate enhancement capability

New farmer-led research programme in search of 40 farmers to increase pulse cropping

A 2,600-hectare Estate near Cambridge has trialled the use of a liquid plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) biostimulant, and has found it to increase yield and improve plant health

'Growers want to remain anonymous for fear of losing contracts,' says union board chair Martin Emmett