Barley

The equivalent of 44 bottles of Scotch whisky were exported every second in 2024

Book digs deep into variety, plant health and management

Barley yellow dwarf virus is a complex disease but advances in monitoring, diagnostics and plant breeding are helping to inform its management

The Government said there also been a long-term trend in the decline of cattle numbers

The UK harvested the third smallest wheat crop in 40 years

Grower groups urged to adopt more environmentally friendly farming methods

Yields down despite recent weather respite

Mixed picture continues as wet spring weighs heavy on yields

A mix of sporadic showers and sunshine causes worries for growers

Mr Clarkson said he was proud to be backing British farmers by buying barley from farms which had struggled with a poor Harvest last year