High prices make investing in oilseed rape crops worthwhile this spring – but variable growth means management must be tailored to individual fields.

A high-yielding green pea is delivering good marketability, downy mildew resistance and decent standing power.

A Shropshire grower says a whole farm approach to crop management is helping his business become more resilient.

Pesticide producer Bayer says it is working to ensure farmers continue to have access to glyphosate after a supplier ran into technical problems.

The first recommended winter barley from a new plant development initiative signals a new level of agronomic strength and risk management for growers, says breeder KWS.

Early action will be key to preventing yellow rust and Septoria from gaining a foothold in crops this spring, say experts.

Plant breeder KWS has seen added six new high yielding wheats to the AHDB Recommended List for 2022/23 – taking to 14 its total number of recommended wheats.

More farmers are growing spring oats – encouraged by new varieties and the crop’s ability to help spread labour and workloads, control blackgrass, and provide a break in arable rotations.