How natural fertilisers can drive productivity and cut emissions

Food supply chains are ramping up low-carbon programmes, offering growers payments for verifiable environmental improvements. With nutrient planning now a key part of these assessments, switching to carbon-friendly sulphur solutions could help farms meet targets, cut emissions and protect yields

09 October 2025 鈥� 5 min read

True sustainability is not just about the environment, it is also about ensuring food security and building a resilient and profitable farming sector for the future, says Amy Hardwick, sustainability and...

Early harvested maize defies the drought

The early harvests continue with maize being foraged around the country but after a worrying growth period, yields are looking hopeful considering the year

Ashleigh Ellwood

14 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Arable

'I was sick of relying on one active': Why growers are looking beyond blanket slug control

Changing establishment systems, wet weather and fewer chemical options are forcing growers to rethink how they tackle increasingly difficult slug problems.

Ashleigh Ellwood

13 September 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Arable

How multispectral cameras could put slug detection in the tractor cab

Researchers are combining multispectral imaging, GPS mapping and precision spraying technology to develop a system capable of detecting and targeting slugs in commercial fields

Ashleigh Ellwood

12 September 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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