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Harvest Diaries: Heatwave sparks early harvest as combines roll

The heatwave has brought some early barley combining but how are crops fairing in this heat?

06 July 2026 • 2 min read

Currency and global trends impact UK grain market

Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the grain markets

03 July 2026 • 4 min read

Lancashire grower titled 'Soil Farmer of the Year'

Running for 11 years, the prestigious ‘Soil Farmer of the Year’ was awarded on day one of Groundswell, with three arable farmers shortlisted for the award

02 July 2026 • 4 min read

Precision bred crops break new ground

The UK's precision breeding sector has reached a significant milestone, with two British farmers becoming the first in Europe to grow and harvest gene-edited crops in commercial field conditions

02 July 2026 • 2 min read

Groundswell: Bio-pesticides, niche cropping ideas and regenerative cash crops take centre stage

From RNAi biological pesticides and IPM strategy to profitable pulse rotations and cash crops, Groundswell's opening day showcased regenerative innovations designed to improve resilience, soil health and farm profitability

01 July 2026 • 3 min read

Heatwave poses 'further risk' to harvest

UK farmers face early harvests and mixed crop conditions as the AHDB Crop Development Report highlights heatwave risks and the importance of rainfall for final yields

01 July 2026 • 2 min read

Top tips to manage the blight risk this season

Disease control without mancozeb and the impact of the weather on late blight development were key topics of conversation as the Bayer Crop Doctors visited potato crops in Norfolk

25 June 2026 • 8 min read

Understanding the mechanisms of varietal yellow rust resistance

The breakdown of the Yr15 resistance gene has highlighted the complexity of yellow rust resistance, with breeders and farmers stressing the importance of understanding different resistance mechanisms beyond headline ratings

24 June 2026 • 5 min read

New feed wheat varieties aim to combine yield and disease resilience

New Group 4 varieties look to combine cleaner disease profiles and flexible drilling opportunities as growers look to reduce risk and input costs

15 May 2026 • 4 min read

Can agri tech cut fungicide costs without hitting yield?

In an attempt to answer the above question, agronomy firm Agrii has been testing various farm technologies at its host farm based in Lincolnshire

17 April 2026 • 3 min read

Early crop disease levels set stage for a challenging season ahead

Surveys reveal widespread septoria and early yellow rust across UK wheat, signalling disease pressure and need for robust T1 strategies

10 April 2026 • 4 min read

Why spring decisions should start with soil biology

Saturated soils following a wet winter pose risks to nutrients, roots and structure, making testing and understanding soil biology increasingly vital for informed spring fertiliser and field management decisions

07 April 2026 • 4 min read

Good progress with black-grass control yet challenges still remain

Black-grass pressure is reducing at Hutchinson's Cambourne Demonstration Site to the extent that a return to full winter cropping is being considered, but there is no room for complacency

04 July 2026 • 6 min read

Can biological products cut costs without compromising crop yields?

Biological products are attracting growing attention, and farmers are exploring how biology can boost yields, while experts warn that success depends on getting the fundamentals right

27 June 2026 • 7 min read

Heritage grains are a challenge which is starting to pay off on Cornish farm

Growing heritage grains has been a long journey for the Radmore family, but it is one they are passionate about, ensuring varieties are best suited to their climate

25 June 2026 • 9 min read

Cereals: 'Manage change before it manages you', warns agricultural policy adviser

Support payments are gone, tax rules have changed, and energy costs have doubled since 2019, but Cereals 2026 speakers say the farmers who adapt early will be the ones who thrive

23 June 2026 • 6 min read

How can cereal growers secure a profit in 2027 and beyond?

Improving business performance and deploying a marketing strategy are the best ways to ensure the best chances of making a profit

20 June 2026 • 2 min read

Glasshouse grown: The high-tech future of British tomatoes

From patented hydroponics to energy recycling and biological pest control, British tomato growers are combining innovation and sustainability to secure the future of home-grown produce in a challenging market

15 June 2026 • 4 min read

Updated Amazone Pantera gains redesigned cab and controls

25 June 2026 • 1 min read

Pottinger launches new combi drill range

20 May 2026 • 1 min read

Can electric weeding replace herbicides? Garford and Rootwave show field potential

Now offered as a dedicated inter-row weeding machine for conventional and organic systems, Garford's joint development with UK start-up RootWave shows significant potential

08 May 2026 • 6 min read

Knight 51AVÊÓƵMachinery appoints Chandlers for farmers in the Midlands and Welsh Borders

British manufacturer Knight 51AVÊÓƵMachinery has expanded its dealer network with the appointment of Chandlers 51AVÊÓƵEquipment, one of the UK’s largest machinery dealers.

24 April 2026 • 1 min read

OPINION: Translating the value of tech into income is a tougher sell

New machinery technology promises gains in efficiency and performance, but turning those benefits into measurable financial returns remains a key challenge for farmers and contractors, says Toby Whatley

21 April 2026 • 1 min read

Trial results show beet establishment benefits with strip-tillage

Could strip till be the next step forward for sugar beet? Jane Carley looks at a recent trial

10 April 2026 • 4 min read

How a family farm is helping put British strawberries back on UK shelves

As Co-op becomes the first UK retailer to stock only UK strawberries, we find out about the Nottinghamshire farm producing 2,500 tonnes a season

29 June 2026 • 3 min read

Glasshouse grown: The high-tech future of British tomatoes

From patented hydroponics to energy recycling and biological pest control, British tomato growers are combining innovation and sustainability to secure the future of home-grown produce in a challenging market

15 June 2026 • 4 min read

Horticulture: Autonomous harvesters set for UK farm trials after £3m backing

Developer of selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots, Fieldwork Robotics, has received £3 million in funding, including a £2.2 million investment round led by Elbow Beach

07 May 2026 • 2 min read

Co-op first major retailer to switch to 100% British strawberries as season begins

The early move has been made possible by investment by growers in techniques that help protect and advance crops

27 April 2026 • 2 min read

Landfill farming: Methane-fuelled dome to trial producing fruit and veg year-round

This summer, a revolutionary food growing experiment is about to be trialled on a landfill site in Wiltshire

25 April 2026 • 3 min read

How new developments are changing the asparagus season

Traditionally the English asparagus season starts on St George' Day, April 23, but it is no longer is the English version is no longer the only home-produced product, as Scotland has entered the market

02 April 2026 • 3 min read

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Is the future bright for Scottish farming?

The Farmers Guardian team take a look at what the future may hold for Scotland's agricultural industry

30 June 2026 • 1 min read

The Farmers Guardian arable podcast: What do the latest SFI actions mean for arable farmers?

In this episode we delve into the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offering to determine what the opportunities and potential pitfalls are for arable farmers

26 June 2026 • 1 min read

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Politics, pigs and price caps in focus at Royal Highland Show

The Farmers Guardian team takes a look at the key conversations at this year's events

23 June 2026 • 1 min read

PODCAST SPECIAL: What does Sir Keir Starmer's resignation mean for farming?

The FG News Team considers where it went wrong for the outgoing Labour Party leader and what future farm policy could look like under potential Prime Minister Andy Burnham

22 June 2026 • 1 min read

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Behind the scenes at Cereals 26

The FG team reflects on the main action from this year’s event held at Diddly Squat Farm, including budget announcements, celebrity sightings and some encouraging slug statistics

16 June 2026 • 1 min read

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: "Take TB out of politics" – two farmers and a vet give their verdict on the road to a TB-free England

A new Farmers Guardian Podcast recorded at the Royal Cornwall Show lays bare the emotional and financial toll of bovine TB and what it will really take to beat it by 2038

12 June 2026 • 2 min read