²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian head of arable, Ash Ellwood, looks into what positive outcomes the last seven days have brought for arable growers across the UK
Unlike last year, when land was already on the verge of being ready to drill in early to mid-March, sugar beet drilling has only recently started on the lighter soils
We talk practical advice, farming top tips, variety considerations and dos and don'ts ahead of this spring season
With growers understandably keen to get drills in the ground this autumn, we find out how growers can best manage the green bridge this season
Expert highlights that establishing herbal and multi-species leys is fundamentally different from grassland reseeding
Leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons is reminding growers with late-sown cereals the importance that sowing date plays in determining which plant protection products can be used this spring
Arable and beef farmer Rob Atkin says 'lessons have been learned' and he has taken the time to improve drainage and infrastructure to withstand future ‘weather events'
Dr Will Smith, Gowan UK and Ireland technical lead, shares his advice for maximising the grass-weed reset opportunity in spring barley
Winter wheat growers considering companion cropping this autumn need to be aware of herbicide compatibility and machinery requirements.
Mixed picture continues as wet spring weighs heavy on yields