The British Carrot Growers Association has warned that carrot yields are likely to be 15–30% below expectations this season, with some crops particularly badly affected where access to irrigation water has been restricted or exhausted. Early heatwaves dur... See more
With recent rains enabling autumn drilling to kick off in earnest, arable growers are being reminded that, despite the summer’s dry conditions, slugs could still decimate emerging crops. “Given how hot and dry conditions were throughout the summer, there’... See more
After reaching a contract high last week, grain prices slipped slightly on news of the possibility of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. However, Nov-26 UK feed wheat futures currently sit where they were at the start of the month at £213.75/t... See more
Farmers are being urged to use the extended post-harvest window to assess soil condition and nutrient status before making routine fertiliser applications or undertaking cultivations. Will Oliver, Warwickshire arable farmer and BASIS-qualified agronomist,... See more
A recent report on two farmer-led conservation groups shows how coordinated action across whole landscapes can reverse the long-term decline of some of England’s most threatened farmland birds. Supported by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT... See more
