Feature - Arable

With combines continuing to roll across much of the UK, another exceptionally early harvest is rapidly giving way to the next challenge - planning this autumn's drilling campaign

For Cheshire farmer Mike Jones, tackling grass-weeds has not come from one silver bullet solution. Instead, it has been the result of building a more flexible mixed farming system where livestock, forage crops, cultivation strategy and innovative new chemistry all work together

From watercress to bulrushes, farmers are finding innovative ways to diversify rotations, unlock new markets and make better use of challenging landscapes

Making any agricultural system pay is the top priority for farmers, and it is especially challenging now. Were there any answers at Groundswell?

As blueberry consumption surges across the UK, Hall Hunter Partnership is expanding production and investing in new technology to meet demand, with a record 3,000-tonne harvest expected in 2026

Black-grass pressure is reducing at Hutchinson's Cambourne Demonstration Site to the extent that a return to full winter cropping is being considered, but there is no room for complacency

Biological products are attracting growing attention, and farmers are exploring how biology can boost yields, while experts warn that success depends on getting the fundamentals right

Growing heritage grains has been a long journey for the Radmore family, but it is one they are passionate about, ensuring varieties are best suited to their climate

Support payments are gone, tax rules have changed, and energy costs have doubled since 2019, but Cereals 2026 speakers say the farmers who adapt early will be the ones who thrive

Improving business performance and deploying a marketing strategy are the best ways to ensure the best chances of making a profit