10 March 2023
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3 min read
Milder weather in January and February has put beet crops at a greater risk of contracting virus yellows disease this season. Around 60 per cent of the 2023 national sugar beet crop is expected to be...
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With energy maize facing growing scrutiny over its impact on soil, water and biodiversity, Alice Dyer takes a closer look at a potentially greener alternative
05 October 2026
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5 min read
It follows months of contract talks and a threat of arbitration
05 October 2026
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2 min read
Heatwaves and increasingly erratic rainfall are testing brassica growers across the UK, forcing growers to rethink irrigation, soil management and, potentially, which crops they plant
04 October 2026
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3 min read
