Arable

Growers who have delayed spring drilling due to wet conditions are advised to use vigorous varieties, increase seed rates and tailor crop nutrition to optimise late spring crops this season.

Met with one of the wettest springs for many years, sugar beet growers have been making slow progress with drilling.

With more information on BNG being confirmed by Government, Carter Jonas takes a look at the opportunities for farmers.

The European markets have again been kicked around on the back of uncertainty and extreme instability in the rapeseed market has continued

A farmer from Forfar has maintained profitabilityandimprovedsoilhealthafter introducing sheep to his arable rotation.

Simon Nelson, Agrovista agronomist covering the northwest is encouraging growers to consider early nitrogen applications for late spring crops and advises on wheat and barley spray timings approaching this season.

With wheat prices falling back from the heights seen last year following the invasion of Ukraine, Cedric Porter takes a look at the grain markets.

Farmers in priority catchment areas are now able to apply for Severn Trents Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS) to achieve up to 30,000 to improve water quality.