Arable

Extreme weather and increased water demand continue to put pressure on water availability and the need for growers to demonstrate justification for crop irrigation. 

Potatoes are at increased risk of blight due to rain and high humidity

Brix, sap or tissue testing: what can plant health testing really tell you? Alice Dyer finds out.

The Government has unveiled a multi-million-pound package, along with a £12.5 million competition, to help drive on-farm innovation

Grazing winter cereals can provide high quality winter forage for sheep, without impacting grain yields, trials have found. Alice Dyer reports.

Another hectare of Reisling vines were planted this week at Kent's oldest commercial vineyard as demand for English wine continues to grow.

Growers are urged to consider a split dose post-emergence herbicide approach in maize crops this year to ensure early germinating weeds do not impact final yields

With the late sowing of most spring bean crops, ensuring plants remain clean and healthy for as long as possible will be crucial to fully benefit from the good establishment this season

Growers are often familiar with orange blossom midge however, they are urged to pay more attention to its yellow cousin, the lemon blossom midge as it moves further north of England.