Markets rise further as Middle East conflict intensifies
Grain and oilseed prices have risen further as Iran retaliates against US and Israeli attacks.…
Author Richard Lawrence
Defra call for SPS information
Defra has launched a Call for Information to understand the impact of the SPS (Sanitary…
Elicitor widens early-season weather window
A survey last year by UPL found that over three-quarters of farmers miss a T0…
March 2026 issue of Agronomist & Arable Farmer out now
The March 2026 issue is now available online.
Defra outlines ‘simpler’ SFI26
Defra has given some insight into the SFI26, suggesting it will be simpler, with fewer…
Pre T0 and strobs considerations as yellow rust threatens
With yellow rust established in a number of crops, growers are being advised to stay…
Consider nutrition with chocolate spot sprays
Growers should consider crop nutrition requirements when planning early-season winter bean disease control strategies, suggests…
Fear over fertiliser costs as gas price spikes
With gas prices up 46% following the latest conflict in the Middle East, it is likely…
Defra funding to develop farming space and AI tech
Seven British businesses have won a share of £560,000 in government funding to develop space…
Muck Management event takes shape
Manure handling, spreading and storage is the focus of a new specialist event. Muck Management…