With harvest progress falling behind and increased reports of lodged crops, growers continue to face challenging conditions.
Although the heavy showers have not been conducive to getting harvest in the shed, some growers have already taken the opportunity to plant oilseed rape into ground that was cleared early
With many growers still waiting for dry weather, concerns about the resulting quality of the crops are increasing
With funding opportunities and agronomic pressures altering crop rotations, two farmers and an agronomist address the benefits alternative break crops provide while debunking common challenges with market access and establishment
As the nationwide rainfall continues to halt combining, growers are nervous about the lack of dry weather predicted in the forecast, however, hope still remains for crop quality
The new myFIELD app provides growers with access to crop-specific weather information and agronomy decision support tools in an easy to use digital platform that can be tailored to each individual field
Although recent rainfall has forced intermittent harvesting, we heard from growers around the country who remain positive about grain quality and yield
Scientists are using automated wildlife sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) over the next four years to demonstrate the effectiveness of agri-environment and peatland restoration schemes in improving biodiversity
Five farmers agree that getting ‘back to the basics’ and good crop rotations are key to improving soil health and managing grass weeds
The James Hutton Institute awarded the “Best Soil in Show” trophy during the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh last month