Arable Farming

A new project led by Yorkshire farmer Angus Gowthorpe intends to help farmers across the UK unlock the benefits of cover crops.

A Scottish potato grower found that investing in better storage airflow has resulted in benefits for crop quality, energy costs and reduced environmental impact.

In the third of our series looking at how English farmers across all sectors are coping with the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) phasing out, Emma Penny talks to Cheshire arable farmer Robert Cross.

Taking on so-called regenerative farming techniques undoubtedly has social and environmental benefits, but it is good for the bank balance too trials have found.

One of the key disadvantages in the use of pyrethroid insecticides is their assumed effect on beneficial insect populations, but there are actions farmers still using insecticides can take to protect beneficials.

With the price of fertiliser continuing to weigh on the minds and bank balances of farmers, Alice Dyer takes a look at some of the advice and technology out there to improve nutrient use efficiency.

Farmers that established overwinter cover crops ahead of planned spring cereals need to think carefully about how and when to terminate the cover.

This morning, Defra released the final estimates for 2022 UK cereal and oilseed production.

Matthews Cotswold Flour’s aim is that in 10 years’ time all its grains will be grown regeneratively.

This morning, Defra released the final estimates for 2022 UK cereal and oilseed production.