Arable News

Border checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union will be removed in an early move to ease trade ahead of new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) deal with the EU, Defra confirmed.

The dry spring of 2025 is likely to have caused damage to many crops across the UK, with some regions facing severe moisture stress and declining yield potential.

Nordic Microbes says it is excited to attend this year’s Cereals Event, introducing British growers to SeedSpeed.

As harvest approaches, farmers are under pressure to maintain grain quality and minimise losses, especially in the face of ongoing weather challenges and reduced government support.

A substantial 50,000 tonnes of Scope 1 carbon emissions are set to be removed from Wissington’s sugar beet factory footprint thanks to a record-breaking investment of £43 million into a new steam drying project, British Sugar confirmed.

Farmers looking to buy new kit often want to see it in action before making such an important investment. This is why visitors to this year’s Cereals Event will have the chance to see a wide range of working demonstrations across both days, helping them to choose the most appropriate machinery for their needs.

Organisers of Cereals Event 2025 have just released a rap song to promote this year’s show that is only two weeks away.

After several years’ absence, Kverneland is returning to Cereals with an impressive display of sprayers, fertiliser spreaders and mechanical weeding equipment.

Among the innovations on the stand will be the Contour Master boom levelling system and new Smart-Inject development.

Cousins of Emneth is set to display its soil loosener and seed applicator at Cereals.

Residential land development can unlock value for some landowners, but advice is key, says project director Robert James.

J.J. Metcalfe and Son invites Groundswell visitors to experience the “unrivalled versatility” of its range of sowing coulters at the show.