Spring barley is the cornerstone of Scottish arable farming, accounting for 50% of all cropping across the country. More than half of this production is
While traditional soil testing has focused on chemistry, a growing range of tools are now available to help farmers assess the biological and structural
A trial assessing different cultivation practices on the presence of farmland bird species has revealed striking evidence how regenerative agriculture can
The AHDB has warned farmers to be prepared to keep on top of yellow rust, as reports of the disease in several winter wheat varieties are coming in across
Wheat growers are urged to re-evaluate fungicide strategies for 2026 now the new race of yellow rust has overcome the YR15 resistance gene widely used in
Extra focus on fungicide investment will be required this season, as budgets for a £170/t feed wheat price look certain. Despite suppressed grain markets,
For many arable farmers, the reality of low grain prices and minimal government support has triggered some of the toughest decisions of their careers. As
Use of glyphosate – the most widely applied herbicide in the UK – has surged over the past three decades. In recent years that increase has been driven by
