Arable Farming

Consumers are struggling to differentiate between genome edited (GE) and genetically modified (GM) food, with over a quarter having never heard of GE.

Devising a method for the precision application of fungicides and biopesticides is being investigated in a newly commissioned project funded by Innovate UK.

Following concerns over health and safety, most farms are expected to undertake their own grain sampling this season. Alice Dyer finds out how to obtain an accurate sample that will aid the best marketing decisions. 

With winter barley harvest getting underway in the South, East and as far north as Yorkshire, early indications are of average yields but lower bushel weights and small grain size.

A consortium of farmers, academics, technology businesses and NGOs led by Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South-West (FWAG) has been awarded a grant under the Environment Agency’s Investment Readiness Fund to develop and

The fifth Groundswell event was the biggest yet, welcoming farmers to cultivate new ideas and dig out the latest thinking on regenerative farming techniques. Alice Dyer and Chloe Palmer went along.

A mixed farmer from Warwickshire who has diversified into growing and processing industrial hemp is calling on more farmers to consider the crop. 

Alice Dyer hears from growers around the country, on their ‘five’ tips for keeping harvest staff safe this season.

As the industry prepares for the new Environmental Land Management scheme (ELMs), existing farm management software (FMS) data could help farmers to get ahead in preparing for the transition. 

After a dry April, many growers underestimated the septoria threat this season, said Bill Clark, technical director, NIAB.