As pressures to become net zero mount, managing UK peatland could present growers with opportunities for both additional carbon storing and alternative income streams
As hybrid OSR varieties still popular among growers, seed breeder Elsoms seeds advises growers to consider new conventional varieties that can offer high yields while displaying similar levels of vigour
Traders are grappling with an array of influences in the world market
Company says more tests will be carried out post-harvest 2024
The continued wet weather could impact UK imports of wheat from Germany
The winter’s remarkably wet conditions will have led to soil compaction, silting and nutrient losses
Prolonged rain during winter and spring has caused surge in grassland weeds
Government says hemp has potential to 'unlock new revenue streams'
With limited dry weather windows, drilling progress is varied across the UK
Defra's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been called out as an 'injustice' and criticised for being 'ill-informed' with farmers who have suffered 'catastrophic impacts' being told they are not eligible for the Fund