Agronomy

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

Our latest arable podcast delves into variety selection, new traits and lessons learned from the 2026 harvest

Following numerous reports of caterpillar activity in maize crops across the country in recent weeks, agronomists are advising growers to remain vigilant and ensure they correctly identify species

As combines roll around the country cutting barley, many growers are feeling the impacts of the lack of moisture, but how much will this affect future rotations?

From yellow rust to drought risk, agronomists across the UK report strong crop potential, but final yields now depend on conditions through grain fill

With strong demand from AD plants, could hybrid rye present an attractive offer as a second or third cereal option?

Fodder beet has become a key crop for mixed farmer Dylan Davies in recent years, underpinning his strategy to outwinter dairy youngstock to help keep costs in check

At Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm, profitability is not all about chasing yield but balancing risk, premiums and inputs. We chat with Charlie Ireland at the Cereals Preview for some practical tips for growers

Head of arable Ash Ellwood shares tips she had from Jeremy Clarkson and Charlie Ireland on how to build farming business resilience

As sugar beet drilling reaches its conclusion, focus will shift to carefully managing the crop to reach its yield potential, with close monitoring required to avoid a bad infestation of virus yellows and ensure nutrition needs are met