How to choose the right wheat varieties after the 2026 harvest, according to experts

With combines continuing to roll across much of the UK, another exceptionally early harvest is rapidly giving way to the next challenge - planning this autumn's drilling campaign

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Head of Arable
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How to choose the right wheat varieties after the 2026 harvest, according to experts

After two consecutive dry harvest seasons and last year's widespread yellow rust breakdown, many growers are reassessing variety choices, but experts warn against making decisions based solely on recent...

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