Diversity may be a key part of conservation agriculture, but with it comes new challenges for controlling weeds
²ÝÁñÉçÇø with winter wheat still to drill this autumn need to be patient and do all they can to ensure crop establishment and soil health are not compromised following recent wet conditions, agronomy firm Hutchinsons says.
Average yields were down across all crops reviewed in AHDB’s harvest survey, with spring crops performing much better than winter crops, as the final harvest results come in.
As pressure mounts on farms to reach net zero, Welsh agronomist Chris Taylor set off on a journey to find out how other farmers around the world are heading down the same path
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Wet weather and poor winter drilling has led to surge in sales
Seed experts say increase in domestic production could reduce reliance on imports
International group wil drive production of soybean, lupin, pea, lentil, bean and clover to address climate and biodiversity crises
Just 3 per cent of growers said they have a ‘true partnership' with supermarkets