Arable

Government needs to act swiftly to extend parallel imports and permits for plant protection products until a proper regulatory process is in place, with the NFU warning the industry is running out of time.

With weather constraints making T0 applications challenging across the country, Hutchinsons provide some key take-home messages for barley growers.

Increased disease pressure, but also an increase in fungicide prices will mean growers need to carefully consider T1 programmes this season.

New analysis points to higher profit from multi-cut grass, even at modest milk price

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.