rainfall

Irrigation rules updated as Met Office warns of further heatwaves

Weather

Irrigation rules updated as Met Office warns of further heatwaves

Farmers have been urged to use water wisely as rising temperatures cause concerns over a possible drought

clock 01 July 2025 • 3 min read
Only 36% of winter wheat crops rated in good or excellent condition as dry spring takes it toll

Arable

Only 36% of winter wheat crops rated in good or excellent condition as dry spring takes it toll

Latest report says cereals paying price for accelerated crop development

clock 03 June 2025 • 2 min read
Driest spring for a century sparks fodder and crop warnings

Weather

Driest spring for a century sparks fodder and crop warnings

River flow and rainfall averages plummet as dry weather set to continue

clock 18 May 2025 • 3 min read
Winter and spring crops starting to show impacts of dry conditions

Arable

Winter and spring crops starting to show impacts of dry conditions

AHDB survey offers latest cereals update

clock 08 May 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "The impacts of changing weather patterns on agriculture are multifaceted, and the future of farming will be shaped by our ability to adapt"

Weather

Farming Matters: "The impacts of changing weather patterns on agriculture are multifaceted, and the future of farming will be shaped by our ability to adapt"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: ADAS agricultural consultant and farmer Stuart Jones

clock 12 April 2025 • 3 min read
Sunny skies raise disease fears ahead of T1 spraying

Arable

Sunny skies raise disease fears ahead of T1 spraying

Farmers warned to be wary of net blotch and brown rust

clock 02 April 2025 • 2 min read
New AHDB report calls on farmers to future-proof their business against climate change

Farm Business

New AHDB report calls on farmers to future-proof their business against climate change

Rachael Madeley-Davies, AHDB head of environment said: "Ensuring that soil remains permeable and minimising compaction is an easy win in terms of soil health and adapting to managing increased rainfall and flooding implications on farmland"

clock 05 March 2025 • 2 min read
Concerns for farmers' well-being as storms leave communities cut off

Weather

Concerns for farmers' well-being as storms leave communities cut off

UFU urges Government to step up efforts to boost rural connectivity

clock 30 January 2025 • 4 min read
Storm Éowyn tears through UK with threat of floods on the way

Weather

Storm Éowyn tears through UK with threat of floods on the way

Farmers braced for more misery as Storm Herminia arrives on Sunday

clock 24 January 2025 • 3 min read
Farmers battle on as Storm Bert brings further floods

Weather

Farmers battle on as Storm Bert brings further floods

Devon and Wales face record rainfall as 172 flood alerts remain in place across UK

clock 25 November 2024 • 3 min read