Cereals News

As winter barley crops start to reach the critical T1 (growth stage 30-31) fungicide timing, growers are advised to assess disease risk carefully, as prolonged dry conditions could complicate treatment decisions.

Drilling winter wheat in three distinct autumn weather windows means Warwickshire farmer Andrew Keyte has a wide range of yield potential to manage this spring, and with the first sign of disease visible since mid-February, thoughts are rapidly turning to this year’s fungicide programme.

Growers are being encouraged to complete AHDB’s annual Planting and Variety Survey (PVS), which is set to deliver an early insight into harvest 2025.

With margins under increasing pressure, direct drilling crops is rapidly becoming essential to allow farms to operate profitably, says Hobhole Farming in Lincolnshire.

New research led by KAUST scientists shows the first molecular events that give wheat immunity against stem rust.

Visitors to this year’s Cereals Event will have access to the latest technical and practical advice on, among others, how to incorporate livestock into arable rotations and how it can become a real ‘game-changer’ for both soil health and farm productivity.

Defra’s latest Farm Business Income report predicts which sectors will see a rise or fall in income over 2024/25.

Top tips on how to balance productivity with sustainability and biodiversity while remaining profitable are set to be the key theme of this year’s Cereals Event. 

Horsch has updated and expanded its ranges in the past 18 months, with advanced features not just reserved for the largest models.

With wetter planting windows the new norm, a change in machinery can be the difference between getting seed in the ground or not.

As regenerative agriculture and no-till farming continue to gain momentum, British farmers are looking for machinery that ticks many boxes: exceptional seed placement, versatility in variable weather conditions, promotion of optimal soil health, maximisation of efficiency and affordability. 

Despite the ongoing wet conditions across much of Britain in 2024/2025, farmers can overcome the challenging drilling situation with the right tools.