Arable

A mix of sporadic showers and sunshine causes worries for growers

Harvest is underway in the UK and around Europe

Growers urged to inspect condition before autumn planting

The British Beet Research Organisation says beneficial insects in crops are currently controlling black bean aphids

The rural industry is facing pressure from factors including outdated and unreliable machinery, according to a Historic England report

The CO2 is a byproduct of bioethanol production

Members say latest proposals have failed to meet demands on cost and efficiency

Campaign group forces investigation accusing Government of failure to comply with environmental law

Lack of sun and increased rain levels raise disease threat but markets remain buoyant

Traders make haste as global production fears lessen