Following last autumn's troublesome drilling, farmers should think carefully before embarking on planting
Peas and beans bring sustainability and soil-enhancing benefits
Grower groups urged to adopt more environmentally friendly farming methods
Hopes extra data will help farmers manage the soilborne disease
Government urged to rethink import policy to avoid food shortages
Growers urged to inspect condition before autumn planting
Cumbrian farmer Alistair Mackintosh has taken over the role of Red Tractor chair from Christine Tacon, who stepped down to 'avoid perceived conflicts' following her appointment to the Co-op board
Union says N-placement partnership offers growers chance to benefit from environmental incentives
With the recent announcement of its ‘Farming for Nature’ programme, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to Waitrose’s Jake Pickering about the retailer’s relationship with farmers