Brian Henderson Arable Matters - Where is the sunshine when you need it?
Discover how global wheat production forecasts for 2024 are plunging, impacting markets worldwide.
Discover how global wheat production forecasts for 2024 are plunging, impacting markets worldwide.
Explore cutting-edge technology at the Highland Show, from driverless tractors to AI gadgets.
Protecting our food future, one seed at a time
The UK's potato industry welcomes funding to continue the 'Fight Against Blight' campaign, addressing concerns over resistant strains and protecting crops.
They speak about the luck of the Irish – but when it comes to their farming sector I think there’s something more than simple good fortune at play.
“Missing: Much loved season, answers to the name of Spring. Last seen 14 months ago. Possible recent sightings in West Highlands. Reward offered for safe return.”
Hopefully, most farmers will have made some progress in planting this year's crop, utilising every opportunity during rare, and late, periods of drier weather.
With genuine apprehension, I approach this piece, as there's one subject I'm reluctant to touch upon yet occupies the thoughts of this sector and likely others: the persistently wet weather.
March dashed hopes for timely spring sowing like washed-out nitrogen.
At the week's start, a slight break in rain allowed some land work.
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