Arable News

Two British Sugar factories have been shortlisted in the Environmental and Sustainability category at the EDP Norfolk Business Awards 2025. 

It may not be a big change, but switching from a bolted to a latched swing-away cover on Bauer’s latest Rainstar E-Series reel irrigators makes life that little bit simpler for operators.

Potatoes are a crop that keeps on demanding your attention, even after harvest. When stored correctly, they can maintain quality, reduce losses, and give growers the flexibility to sell at the right moment.

In the world of potato farming, packaging is more than just a necessity; it’s a guarantee of protection, presentation, and performance. That’s why East Riding Sacks has become the trusted partner for growers across the UK.

Oilseed rape growers are being urged to watch out for signs of phoma leaf spot and light leaf spot over the next few weeks, and treat crops where necessary to prevent any infection from taking hold.

A new project has been launched to evaluate ten key soil health indicators and develop a practical framework that helps farmers better manage and improve the health of their soil.

ADAMA offers advice on timely application of a molluscicide to protect newly emerging cereal crops from slugs.

A unique AI-powered farming project aimed at helping cereal crop farmers manage black-grass has been successfully concluded.  

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) announced the reveal of the 2026 Descriptive List for peas and beans, which is set to take place later this month. 

Bayer’s Jessico Fusion, the first co-formulation of Iblon (isoflucypram) and Inatreq active (fenpicoxamid), will be available to growers for use across a range of winter and spring-sown cereals in spring 2026 following the regulatory authorisation. 

With more unsettled weather forecast across the UK following recent rain, slug activity is expected to rise, posing a serious threat to newly planted wheat crops.

RAGT provides advice on the heightened risk of BYDV this season and how to manage it.