Biological products are attracting growing attention, and farmers are exploring how biology can boost yields, while experts warn that success depends on getting the fundamentals right

In this episode we delve into the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offering to determine what the opportunities and potential pitfalls are for arable farmers

The historic cross has been created in the glasshouse and lab, allowing their scientists to access diverse and previously lost traits

Disease control without mancozeb and the impact of the weather on late blight development were key topics of conversation as the Bayer Crop Doctors visited potato crops in Norfolk

As the first window for SFI applications draws in, Ash Ellwood ponders what the latest release means for growers

The breakdown of the Yr15 resistance gene has highlighted the complexity of yellow rust resistance, with breeders and farmers stressing the importance of understanding different resistance mechanisms beyond headline ratings

Improving business performance and deploying a marketing strategy are the best ways to ensure the best chances of making a profit

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria and into south-west Scotland

You can't beat the sight of a classic tractor run weaving through the countryside, but I think it's what the gatherings do for the community that is the real message

From patented hydroponics to energy recycling and biological pest control, British tomato growers are combining innovation and sustainability to secure the future of home-grown produce in a challenging market