Black Sea tensions dictate grain markets, with wheat futures falling £2.25/t on the week
Get all the latest analysis on the latest trends in the grain markets from Farmers Guardian
17 September 2026
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4 min read
Sustainable Farming Incentive round two: How to prepare your application
With a reported £230m available when the SFI26 window two opens, growers need to be sure their paperwork, maps and existing agreements are in order before September 22
16 September 2026
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4 min read
Early harvested maize defies the drought
The early harvests continue with maize being foraged around the country but after a worrying growth period, yields are looking hopeful considering the year
14 September 2026
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2 min read
Producers set to receive boost after English Whisky granted protected status
Defra announces new rules, saying cereal grain must be grown in the United Kingdom
14 September 2026
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2 min read
'I was sick of relying on one active': Why growers are looking beyond blanket slug control
Changing establishment systems, wet weather and fewer chemical options are forcing growers to rethink how they tackle increasingly difficult slug problems.
13 September 2026
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3 min read
Slug maps could halve pellet use, SLIMERS project finds
Three years of farmer-led trials have revealed how mapping slug hotspots could allow growers to target control more accurately and potentially cut pellet use by 50%
11 September 2026
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3 min read
