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An unseasonably early harvest and record-breaking temperatures have increased the risk of yield loss from barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV).

Early drilled winter wheat is at risk of heightened weed burdens after dry conditions have prevented pre-emergence herbicides from working effectively, growers are being advised.

Good control of volunteer oats can be achieved in the autumn, new trials data from Corteva Agriscience has revealed.

A multi-year agreement has been announced for the distribution of two plant-stimulating lactobacillus aimed to improve soil conditions and nutrient interactions.

Supplies of winter bean seed have been secured for British growers following a successful derogation bid

Nationally the NFU estimates yields will be below the five-year average this harvest.

An online survey has been launched to help to prepare for and prevent future threats to arable and horticultural production in Scotland.

The horticultural industry has established a grower-owned working group to provide support to a successor body to AHDB Horticulture to take over processing of EAMU applications and emergency authorisations.

Growers are being urged to hold their nerve in bad black-grass fields.

Predicted increased rainfall means an arable conversion is ‘unlikely’ for livestock farmers in current predominantly livestock regions.