19 February 2026
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1 min read
British Beet Research Organisation crop protection lead Prof Mark Stevens says prolonged warm and dry conditions allowed populations to build quickly, particularly where drought stress caused canopies...
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First grown as an emergency biogas feedstock, maize has held its place in the rotation on one Hertfordshire arable farm despite the challenge of growing on very different soil types
19 February 2026
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6 min read
Climate volatility is widening the gap between genetic yield gains and farm performance, as warmer, wetter winters and extreme weather challenge UK arable systems
17 February 2026
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4 min read
Making on-farm rations and trading with local livestock farmers has helped a North Yorkshire arable farmer reduce dependence on commodity prices and build resilience into his business
14 February 2026
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8 min read
