After taking over Hope Farm in 2000, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is using the land as a testbed to demonstrate how farmers can transition to more nature-friendly practices while remaining commercially profitable.
In line with global markets and the renewed concerns for Black Sea supplies, domestic wheat markets have been pushing higherÂ
If heavy rainfall and challenging ground conditions prevent T0 fungicide applications, industry experts advise growers to increase T1 application ratesÂ
Arable farmers are being encouraged to make early foliar phosphate applications to give crops a much-needed development boost this spring.Â
Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland.
Chemistry is fast disappearing from farming’s toolbox, but researchers and farmers in Scotland are working together to trial alternative solutions to protect the high health status of the seed potato industry.
With catchy weather causing field work issues, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian finds out how growers can decide where to prioritise fungicide applications.Â
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act has received Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament, following almost nine months of debate across both Houses of Parliament.
LIFFE’s March 23 contract slipped well below £200/t for the first time since early February last year, before the events in Ukraine began