Arable

With sustainability in the spotlight across the UK and Europe, LEAF and the Netherlands Embassy in London take a look at the situation for Dutch farmers. Cedric Porter reports.

Delays to sugar beet planting could increase the risk of virus yellows infection at early crop growth stages, where emergence coincides with warmer weather and greater aphid pest activity.

As the catchy weather continues, T2 fungicide choices become ever more important. Farmers Guardian gets some impartial technical advice from the Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC) members around Great Britain.

A new president and vice-president have been appointed at Pulses UK.

Farmers looking to invest in renewable energy to save themselves from high energy prices are left increasingly frustrated by poor grid connections.

Global grain futures have attempted, with mixed success, to build on recoveries staged late last week while uncertainty continues surrounding the renewal of the Black Sea export corridor deal

Growers can expect more volatility in the grain market in the short and longer term as weather and geopolitical factors combine.

Growers are encouraged to provide modern barley varieties with effective green leaf area protection if the crops are to reach the yield potential.

In the latest episode of Crop it Like its Hot, the Arable Farming team delves into the world of water policy, application and economics, to find out: how can we make UK agriculture more water-secure?

With the drilling window for spring barley, wheat and beans now closed, we investigate summer cover crop management for growers looking to sell, feed or provide soil benefits this summer.