Agronomy

Climate volatility is widening the gap between genetic yield gains and farm performance, as warmer, wetter winters and extreme weather challenge UK arable systems

Many wheat crops are set enter spring clean following effective autumn herbicides, but advisers warn growers must stay vigilant, as weeds can still exploit gaps later in the season

Growers and agronomists attending the Cambridge University Potato Growers Research Association annual conference were invited to ‘look back to move forward', as speakers shared the latest developments in potato production

As the spring spraying window approaches, we gather some agronomy top tips to manage weeds this season

To many people, nothing beats the smell and look of a real tree at Christmas, and in the UK an estimated 5-8 million fresh Christmas trees are sold each year, representing an important source of income for many growers

As autumn crops emerge from some of the best seedbeds seen in recent years, growers will be switching their attention to next season and managing these crops safely through to next harvest with maximum yield

At a state-of-the-art laboratory in Essex, researchers are working to future-proof crop production against climate change

After an early harvest, winter oilseed rape crops have notable variability in drilling dates this season, so we find out how best to manage them

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south-west Scotland