Between geopolitics, trade deals and El Nino weather concerns, food security is as important as ever for the UK, but are we appreciating what crops we have available over the staple favourites we import?

Talking Policy with NFU head of combinable crops board, Jamie Burrows

Four agronomists assess autumn drilling progress, weighing BYDV, grass-weed and flea beetle risks against crop establishment, variety choice, herbicide timing and soil condition across their regions.

Drilling date, grass-weed pressure and herbicide timing all need to be weighed carefully this autumn, with field-by-field decisions and robust herbicide programmes key to protecting crop potential

After the Government's announcement yesterday, FG head of arable Ash Ellwood considers the realistic pros and cons of the action plan for growers

With the CBAM policy due to start on January 1, Ash Ellwood discusses what the projected effects are on UK arable farmers

Hutchinsons agronomist Darryl Shailes gives his latest insights into root crop production

After more than 10 years of grass-weed trials at Hutchinson's site in Cambourne, Dick Neale provides top tips for growers tackling weed challenges this autumn

With energy maize facing growing scrutiny over its impact on soil, water and biodiversity, Alice Dyer takes a closer look at a potentially greener alternative

Heatwaves and increasingly erratic rainfall are testing brassica growers across the UK, forcing growers to rethink irrigation, soil management and, potentially, which crops they plant