Smallest barley area since 2014 Defra survey shows
The results of Defra’s 2025 June Survey of Agriculture, released last week, highlight the impact…
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Grain prices lift from mid-month lows
As August comes to a close, grain prices have lifted slightly from the lows in…
Investment to accelerate biostimulant field testing
SugaROx has secured £1million in additional funding through fertiliser producer The Mosaic Company and a…
Forecasts maintain market pressure
Grain prices have slipped further this week following further favourable crop reports. Following announcements by…
Dismay as Vivergo halts bioethanol production
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced the closure of its Vivergo bioethanol plant after the…
Sharp ratings fall for Yr15 susceptible wheats
Several wheat varieties have seen their ratings fall in the latest AHDB RL 2026/27 data…
Manage cropping return to avoid unintended increase in blackgrass populations
Making the wrong SFI choices when thinking about the journey back to cropping could exacerbate…
Rooting a breeding priority survey shows
Farmers have placed rooting ability at the top of their priority list for future crop…
New varieties expected to gain share quickly
With new varieties Vibe, Arnie, Solitaire and Scope, KWS expects 20-25% of this year’s winter…
Variety choices eased by effective yellow rust armoury
Crop Management Partners agronomist Tristan Gibbs is well accustomed to dealing with yellow rust in…