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British Sugar has said it is ’surprised and deeply alarmed’ by the proposals

AHDB’s recently published Planting and Variety Survey shows improved 2020/21 autumn and winter planting conditions allowed GB grain areas to swing back to trend levels.

New Recommended List winter wheat varieties, of which there were several from Group 3, as well as candidates for Group 2 and hard Group 4 feed wheats attracted interest at Cereals.

A mixed farmer from Warwickshire who has diversified into growing and processing industrial hemp is calling on more farmers to consider the crop. 

Maintaining drains is key to keep them functioning but growers will need to replacement drainage eventually, according to Rob Burtonshaw of Farm Services, who spoke at the Drainage Hub.

After a dry April, many growers underestimated the septoria threat this season, said Bill Clark, technical director, NIAB.

Arable farmers are faced with testing decisions about the future direction of their businesses as they prepare for life without the safety net of direct payments.

USDA’s latest estimates of US planted area for corn took traders by surprise

With NFU Sugar and beet growers unimpressed by British Sugar’s indicative price offer of £25/t for 2022/23, growers are once again questioning the crop’s presence in their rotations.

With NFU Sugar and beet growers unimpressed by British Sugars indicative price offer of 25/t for 2022/23, growers are once again questioning the crops presence in their rotations.