One Dorset farm has identified six key areas to secure oilseed rape establishment, securing successful yields and a firm place in a profitable rotation
Commodity prices, SFI commitments and soil conditions will impact planting decisions
As hybrid OSR varieties still popular among growers, seed breeder Elsoms seeds advises growers to consider new conventional varieties that can offer high yields while displaying similar levels of vigour
UK production of major crops and livestock products fell significantly in 2023. Extreme weather and changing political support increased the risk of producing. Cedric Porter reports
Advisor urges growers to keep an eye on nutrition amid challenging autumn conditions
New survey finds companion cropping continues to grow in popularity
Sector Councils issue proposals for price increases to ensure levy group offers value for money for farmers
Several crop pests, including aphids, cabbage stem flea beetle and a less common pest, the lucerne flea, are making the most of the warm weather
Despite delayed harvest progress and lodged crops, many growers are maintaining farm-average wheat yields even where crops are beginning to sprout in the ear