Liberal Democrat agricultural spokesperson Tim Farron explains why his party is launching a campaign to Back British ²ÝÁñÉçÇø.
The exceptionally dry April has significantly reduced soil moisture levels and with only limited rain forecast, growers may have to intervene to mitigate potential crop stress during the crucial canopy-building stage.
The origin of feed is becoming a key issue for livestock producers, but care is needed transitioning to sustainable protein sources.
Our winter crops were perking up nicely and spring drillings well set in decent seedbeds in the run-up to Easter only for everything to be stopped in its tracks by another spell of winter.