Direct Drilling

We chat to Dr Paul O'Hora to discover what soil structure, compaction and biological activity reveal about winter soil health

With dry soils creating challenges for crop establishment, growers must balance moisture conservation, seed placement and establishment costs. We explore how one Worcestershire farmer is adapting his drilling approach this autumn

Verity Megginson tells this year's Soil to Slice Conference how a psychoanalytical approach to agriculture helped her regen transition

Some of the downsides of regen arable farming came under the spotlight at a recent British Crop Production Council expert review meeting at Rothamsted Research

Completing harvest early has given many growers the opportunity to get winter crops drilled early. However, growers are advised to be aware of the risks and select suitable fields carefully

Following last autumn's troublesome drilling, farmers should think carefully before embarking on planting

One Dorset farm has identified six key areas to secure oilseed rape establishment, securing successful yields and a firm place in a profitable rotation

Commodity prices, SFI commitments and soil conditions will impact planting decisions

With an ability to grow on various soil types, sunflowers are quickly gaining traction – thanks to increasing marketability – as an attractive low-input alternative to cereal crops

After a challenging autumn and start to the winter, we caught up with six agronomists from different UK regions to discuss how crops are looking and what the next steps might be for growers