With cover crop drilling set to closely follow the combines, Alice Dyer explores what the perfect species mix might look like.
Reducing inputs and tillage were Mark Lea’s key aims when participating in living mulch trials. However, he has also seen unexpected benefits including increased cereal opportunities in his rotation
Brix, sap or tissue testing: what can plant health testing really tell you? Alice Dyer finds out.
Grazing winter cereals can provide high quality winter forage for sheep, without impacting grain yields, trials have found. Alice Dyer reports.
Spending all day outdoors while using your knowledge of biology and chemistry to problem solve is the dream job for many. Alice Dyer finds out why more people should consider a career in agronomy.
James Richardson is the farm manager at Bishop Burton College. In his monthly blog, James will tell Farmers Guardian about helping to inspire the next generation.
Growing one of the nation’s favourite condiments, Sara Gregson visits Michael Sly, the farmer ensuring the future of mustard.
November / December 2021 Arable Farming Issue