spring barley

Good decision-making with spring cropping is always important. But after storms curtailed winter wheat drilling across parts of the country, it could have added significance this season

Government figures show reduced production levels across all main cereals for 2023

September’s warm, dry start has given growers in Scotland a welcome reprieve in what many had feared could be a poor harvest.

As the catchy weather continues, many farmers are completing their harvests but some are yet to start due to a shortage of consistent drying days

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland. He has worked for Agrovista for 23 years.