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Potato growers have gone into 2021 with a little more confidence, with some price rises for packing material.

With upcoming ballots on the future of AHDB levies, the board’s chairman Nicholas Saphir told Alex Black major reform was already on the cards

Genetically edited crops have long been talked about in the arable sector, but growers could be one step closer to having them in their fields, following the launch of the Government’s consultation.

Choosing the right varieties of maize to facilitate early harvesting, while also maximising yield and feed value, is essential to maintain herd performance and minimise damage to soils.

Prices have been driven by global rises and domestic tightness

Of mounting concern is Argentina’s crop conditions, with the forecast for the next week or so looking to remain dry.

Diversity is one of the five pillars of regenerative agriculture and for the Lockerley Estate in Hampshire, tripling the size of its rotation has led to both environmental and financial gains.

AHDB has issued a yellow rust watch list to help flag winter wheat varieties most likely to perform out of line with the disease ratings published in the AHDB Recommended List (RL).

AHDB has issued a yellow rust watch list to help flag winter wheat varieties most likely to perform out of line with the disease ratings published in the AHDB Recommended List (RL).

With extreme weather getting worse and more unpredictable across the globe, the adoption of agroforestry has the potential to improve soil health and manage the impact of flooding and drought on farms.