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Hannah McGrath is a PHD student for Sustainable Agriculture Sciences at Rothamsted Research. We catch up with her on her work towards greener farming in the UK.

With increasing interest in other break crops alongside OSR – enforced by the season and establishment challenges – pulse crops’ prospect are under the spotlight too.

In the first of a series of Healthy Soils articles supported by the advice of agronomists from Hutchinsons, Martin Rickatson seeks guidance on soil management in established winter crops and in advance of spring drilling.

Boosting early grass growth using a natural growth regulator is helping a Yorkshire farming business maximise milk yields from forage.

Making sure maize plants get off to the best possible start is key to reducing damage by birds and ensuring the best results.

Making employees feel needed and respected can be key in staff retention and securing loyalty. Sarah Todd looks at the growing importance of taking time to empower those working around you.

As spring approaches, Limagrain discusses what maize growers should be considering to ensure their crops have the best chance of success.

Investment to achieve good returns from spring oilseed rape is more about spending time, rather than money advocate Oxfordshire growers Nigel and Margaret Lawrence.

As November turned to December, there were still many acres of standing maize crops in fields across the country and, as the rain continued to fall, the chances of salvaging a useful crop diminished.