spring drilling

We talk practical advice, farming top tips, variety considerations and dos and don'ts ahead of this spring season

With growers understandably keen to get drills in the ground this autumn, we find out how growers can best manage the green bridge this season

Expert highlights that establishing herbal and multi-species leys is fundamentally different from grassland reseeding

Leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons is reminding growers with late-sown cereals the importance that sowing date plays in determining which plant protection products can be used this spring

Arable and beef farmer Rob Atkin says 'lessons have been learned' and he has taken the time to improve drainage and infrastructure to withstand future ‘weather events'

Dr Will Smith, Gowan UK and Ireland technical lead, shares his advice for maximising the grass-weed reset opportunity in spring barley

Winter wheat growers considering companion cropping this autumn need to be aware of herbicide compatibility and machinery requirements.

Mixed picture continues as wet spring weighs heavy on yields

Ian farms in partnership with his family near Knutsford, Cheshire. They manage 700 commercial pedigree Holstein/Friesians on 445 hectares (1,100 acres). Replacements are homereared and cows are on a composite system. Ian is a representative for Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group and sits on the AHDB Genetics Advisory Forum

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285 hectares (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson