Arable

Professor Simon Pearson says latest announcement would 'drive productivity'

Industry gains emergency authorisation for an additional aphid spray for non-Cruiser SB treated crops

UK crop conditions improve while global weather patterns impact grain markets

The Irish Farmers Association said the sector is fighting to survive

New active ingredients including two new fungicides to target key crop diseases are awaiting approval for UK use

The 2023/24 sugar beet campaign was completed on April 19

As pressures to become net zero mount, managing UK peatland could present growers with opportunities for both additional carbon storing and alternative income streams

As hybrid OSR varieties still popular among growers, seed breeder Elsoms seeds advises growers to consider new conventional varieties that can offer high yields while displaying similar levels of vigour

Balgownie and Balgownie Rentals had been placed into administration in March but has since been acquired by MacGregor Industrial Supplies

Company says more tests will be carried out post-harvest 2024