Arable News

Farmers invited to join pioneering crop trials

The Defra funded projects focus on disease resilience and precision-bred crops

Scottish cider business expands production near Dundee

Lost Orchard Cider’s co-founder Angus Morrison believes Scotland has been overlooked as a cider-producing nation for too long

Harvest Diaries: Heatwave sparks early harvest as combines roll

The heatwave has brought some early barley combining but how are crops fairing in this heat?

Currency and global trends impact UK grain market

Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the grain markets

Lancashire grower titled 'Soil Farmer of the Year'

Running for 11 years, the prestigious ‘Soil Farmer of the Year’ was awarded on day one of Groundswell, with three arable farmers shortlisted for the award

Precision bred crops break new ground

The UK's precision breeding sector has reached a significant milestone, with two British farmers becoming the first in Europe to grow and harvest gene-edited crops in commercial field conditions

Top tips to manage the blight risk this season

Disease control without mancozeb and the impact of the weather on late blight development were key topics of conversation as the Bayer Crop Doctors visited potato crops in Norfolk

Understanding the mechanisms of varietal yellow rust resistance

The breakdown of the Yr15 resistance gene has highlighted the complexity of yellow rust resistance, with breeders and farmers stressing the importance of understanding different resistance mechanisms beyond headline ratings

New feed wheat varieties aim to combine yield and disease resilience

New Group 4 varieties look to combine cleaner disease profiles and flexible drilling opportunities as growers look to reduce risk and input costs

Can agri tech cut fungicide costs without hitting yield?

In an attempt to answer the above question, agronomy firm Agrii has been testing various farm technologies at its host farm based in Lincolnshire

Early crop disease levels set stage for a challenging season ahead

Surveys reveal widespread septoria and early yellow rust across UK wheat, signalling disease pressure and need for robust T1 strategies

Why spring decisions should start with soil biology

Saturated soils following a wet winter pose risks to nutrients, roots and structure, making testing and understanding soil biology increasingly vital for informed spring fertiliser and field management decisions

Producer launches 2026 blueberry season with biggest crop yet

As blueberry consumption surges across the UK, Hall Hunter Partnership is expanding production and investing in new technology to meet demand, with a record 3,000-tonne harvest expected in 2026

Good progress with black-grass control yet challenges still remain

Black-grass pressure is reducing at Hutchinson's Cambourne Demonstration Site to the extent that a return to full winter cropping is being considered, but there is no room for complacency

Can biological products cut costs without compromising crop yields?

Biological products are attracting growing attention, and farmers are exploring how biology can boost yields, while experts warn that success depends on getting the fundamentals right

Heritage grains are a challenge which is starting to pay off on Cornish farm

Growing heritage grains has been a long journey for the Radmore family, but it is one they are passionate about, ensuring varieties are best suited to their climate

Cereals: 'Manage change before it manages you', warns agricultural policy adviser

Support payments are gone, tax rules have changed, and energy costs have doubled since 2019, but Cereals 2026 speakers say the farmers who adapt early will be the ones who thrive

How can cereal growers secure a profit in 2027 and beyond?

Improving business performance and deploying a marketing strategy are the best ways to ensure the best chances of making a profit

Updated Amazone Pantera gains redesigned cab and controls

Pottinger launches new combi drill range

Can electric weeding replace herbicides? Garford and Rootwave show field potential

Now offered as a dedicated inter-row weeding machine for conventional and organic systems, Garford's joint development with UK start-up RootWave shows significant potential

Knight Farm Machinery appoints Chandlers for farmers in the Midlands and Welsh Borders

British manufacturer Knight Farm Machinery has expanded its dealer network with the appointment of Chandlers Farm Equipment, one of the UK’s largest machinery dealers.

OPINION: Translating the value of tech into income is a tougher sell

New machinery technology promises gains in efficiency and performance, but turning those benefits into measurable financial returns remains a key challenge for farmers and contractors, says Toby Whatley

Trial results show beet establishment benefits with strip-tillage

Could strip till be the next step forward for sugar beet? Jane Carley looks at a recent trial

Producer launches 2026 blueberry season with biggest crop yet

As blueberry consumption surges across the UK, Hall Hunter Partnership is expanding production and investing in new technology to meet demand, with a record 3,000-tonne harvest expected in 2026

Scottish cider business expands production near Dundee

Lost Orchard Cider’s co-founder Angus Morrison believes Scotland has been overlooked as a cider-producing nation for too long

How a family farm is helping put British strawberries back on UK shelves

As Co-op becomes the first UK retailer to stock only UK strawberries, we find out about the Nottinghamshire farm producing 2,500 tonnes a season

Glasshouse grown: The high-tech future of British tomatoes

From patented hydroponics to energy recycling and biological pest control, British tomato growers are combining innovation and sustainability to secure the future of home-grown produce in a challenging market

Horticulture: Autonomous harvesters set for UK farm trials after £3m backing

Developer of selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots, Fieldwork Robotics, has received £3 million in funding, including a £2.2 million investment round led by Elbow Beach

Co-op first major retailer to switch to 100% British strawberries as season begins

The early move has been made possible by investment by growers in techniques that help protect and advance crops

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Groundswell reflections, research and the future of regen

Join three of our Farmers Guardian journalists to reflect on their time at this year's Groundswell Festival

Are contract farming agreements the future for young farmers? Will Riddington and Katie Andrews | For Flock's Sake podcast Ep4

Will Riddington and Katie Andrews join Farmers Guardian’s Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder for the latest episode of For Flock’s Sake, discussing how a Contract Farming Agreement has been the answer to help them farm on scale.

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Is the future bright for Scottish farming?

The Farmers Guardian team take a look at what the future may hold for Scotland's agricultural industry

The Farmers Guardian arable podcast: What do the latest SFI actions mean for arable farmers?

In this episode we delve into the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offering to determine what the opportunities and potential pitfalls are for arable farmers

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Politics, pigs and price caps in focus at Royal Highland Show

The Farmers Guardian team takes a look at the key conversations at this year's events

PODCAST SPECIAL: What does Sir Keir Starmer's resignation mean for farming?

The FG News Team considers where it went wrong for the outgoing Labour Party leader and what future farm policy could look like under potential Prime Minister Andy Burnham