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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

As hybrid OSR varieties still popular among growers, seed breeder Elsoms seeds advises growers to consider new conventional varieties that can offer high yields while displaying similar levels of vigour

UK production of major crops and livestock products fell significantly in 2023. Extreme weather and changing political support increased the risk of producing. Cedric Porter reports

Advisor urges growers to keep an eye on nutrition amid challenging autumn conditions

New survey finds companion cropping continues to grow in popularity

Sector Councils issue proposals for price increases to ensure levy group offers value for money for farmers

Several crop pests, including aphids, cabbage stem flea beetle and a less common pest, the lucerne flea, are making the most of the warm weather

Despite delayed harvest progress and lodged crops, many growers are maintaining farm-average wheat yields even where crops are beginning to sprout in the ear