McCain announces UK Farm of the Future
McCain Foods has announced plans to launch a new Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire,…
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Use new tools for better OSR biomass measurement
Farmers should consider using the suite of decision support tools now available to precisely manage…
Focus on flexibility with spring barley selection
UK farmers are being advised to focus on proven barley varieties with strong market flexibility…
Pi Pinnacle top OSR conventional
Data from United Oilseeds shows that Pi Pinnacle is the most popular conventional OSR variety…
Potato industry urged to support CIPC residues monitoring
The CIPC Residues Monitoring Group (CRMG), a cross-industry body, has submitted its second-year draft report…
Major potato pest eradicated
Following extensive operational investigative work and surveillance, Defra has announced the Colorado beetle has been…
Yield decline revealed in Defra 2025 production estimates
Defra 2025 final yield estimates show reduced yields for all main cereal crops compared to…
Four new varieties added to Spring Barley Recommended List
Four new varieties have been added to the Spring Barley Recommended List (RL), with three…
New OSR RL additions across all categories
The 26/27 Winter Oilseed Rape Recommended List (RL) includes new editions to every category. Hybrid…
New Group 1 joins ‘more focused’ wheat list
Following the YR15 breakdown, a number of varieties have seen a significant shift in their…