Dry season to cut carrot yields by up to 30%
The British Carrot Growers Association has warned that carrot yields are likely to be 15–30%…
Browsing: drought
Study reveals climate change risk to wheat
A European and US study led by Miroslav Trnka of the Global Change Research Institute…
Potential record season for OSR
United Oilseeds is forecasting a potential record for UK oilseed rape (OSR) yields, with the…
Rodents head indoors following drought and early harvest
Farmers are being urged to watch for rodents moving into farm buildings earlier than usual…
Farming roundtable calls for crisis loans
An NFU-led farming roundtable has called on the government to back an interest-free loan, linked…
Defra boosts drought support for farmers
The Government has announced a package of support to help farmers manage the impacts of…
Floating cover system offers reservoir water loss solution
A system for slurry lagoons could help arable farmers maintain irrigation reservoir water levels. Hexa-Cover,…
Work starts to develop drought-resilient crops
Work is underway at Harper Adams University to develop crops which can withstand drought stress…
AI spin-out and F1 Seeds partner for precision-bred wheat
A University of Oxford spinout that designs improved crops for resilient agriculture has announced the…
Trials reveal NUE boost through biostimulants
With fertiliser prices remaining high, making better use of nutrients to reduce farm costs could…