Weather

Global weather patterns are impacting grain markets, which could give a little comfort to British growers expecting their smallest harvest in years

James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

There are times when you wonder what you are doing it all for

Ian farms in partnership with his family near Knutsford, Cheshire. They manage 700 commercial pedigree Holstein/Friesians on 445 hectares (1,100 acres). Replacements are homereared and cows are on a composite system. Ian is a representative for Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group and sits on the AHDB Genetics Advisory Forum

Agronomists say T3 will be essential in controlling rusts and septoria

The UK is expecting another small potato crop in 2024

More than 800 growers and agronomists log-on to manage production following wet weather

Experts say threat of mildew and septoria means crops will need 'helping hand'

Commodity prices, SFI commitments and soil conditions will impact planting decisions

The latest weekly weather report for farmers from Dr Simon Keeling