After a turbulent week, grain markets have held on to the gains made in the middle of the month. Nov-26 UK feed wheat futures remain close to £200.00/t. At one point last week, the contract hit £207.00/t but came back down due to profit taking and false r... See more
With more high temperatures anticipated, sugar beet growers are being advised not to leave the door open for disease threats to take hold. The timing of fungicide intervention is highly strategic, says Professor Mark Stevens, head of scientific endeavour ... See more
Growers shouldn’t always opt for OSR varieties on the RL says Agrii seed key account and performance manager Ian Davy. He points out that last season some of its best performing crops came from established names including Vegas and Maverick from NPZ, RGT ... See more
JCB is aiming to achieve a hydrogen land speed record to help highlight the fuel’s potential. Some might view our trip to see JCB testing its HydroMax car at RAF Wittering as more of a jolly. What does it even have to do with agriculture? The car is being... See more
A new variety of low asparagine wheat has received confirmation of precision bred status under the Genetic Technology Act (2023), marking a major milestone for the application of gene editing to improve food safety in the UK. The decision confirms that th... See more
