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Sugar beet crops are starting to regrow following much-needed rain in the east of England. After the extended spell of very hot, dry weather, many crops had lost a significant amount of canopy.

With two thirds of the AHDB winter wheat Recommended Lists harvest results for treated trials now published, a clearer picture of variety performance in 2022 is becoming apparent.

As this year’s sugar beet harvest approaches, British Sugar has announced the campaign start dates for each factory. 

After one of the quickest and most straightforward harvests on record in most areas, the downside of the recent record temperatures and negligible rain is hard, dry soils. Jane Carley explores how to manage them.

Dry weather and a lot of sunshine has been the recipe for an early and successful harvest across much of Scotland this season.

The Government has today issued further guidance to support farmers dealing with the continued dry weather.

With harvest at or nearing completion, many will be itching to get cover and forage crops drilled, but with very little moisture in the soil, is it the right decision?

Growers continue to make good progress with harvest in the hot, dry weather across most cereal-growing regions.

Growing your own seed could save money and make drilling dates more flexible, but some pre-planning is required at harvest.

With hot temperatures expected into next week and tinderbox conditions, growers are being advised to stay vigilant to avoid combine fires.