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One thing is clear, given the amount of consideration to soil types and cropping, in the end it becomes a very personal decision. Mike Abram looks at why four grow have chosen their systems

British oilseed prices continue to be supported by a global market that expects demand to outstrip supply

Gene edited (GE) wheat could be planted as soon as September if Defra gives Rothamsted Research’s latest project the green light.

Recent rainfall has given crops a boost, washing in fertiliser, although in some cases winter crops remain patchy.

A significant tonnage of potatoes have been wasted due to the pandemic, with much of the potato industry struggling to find homes for their produce. Ruth Wills reports

The potato season has been disappointing with the pandemic disrupting the market place. Cedric Porter takes a look at whether an end of season rally could be on the cards

Analyst SovEcon is upbeat in its predictions for Ukraine wheat in 2021/22. Its latest wheat production estimate is now at 28.6 million tonnes, which will be a new record if realised.

Redrilling of some sugar beet crops may be necessary where frost has damaged the crop.

The forthcoming loss of herbicide, Crawler, used in oilseed rape and field beans has caught some by surprise.

Despite the loss of chlorothalonil (CTL), growers still have effective options for controlling chocolate spot, one of two dominant diseases in beans. Capable of completely defoliating crops and causing yield losses of 50% or more, it is a potentially margin-sapping disease.