Defra's new 'stepping stone' scheme should not delay the ELMs timetable

Defra is planning to introduce a new 鈥榮tepping stone鈥� scheme to bridge the gap between BPS and ELMs, but it should not weaken the resolve to introduce a long-term policy, or delay the timetable, says Vicki Hird, head of sustainable farming at Sustain.

11 September 2020 鈥� 4 min read

Defra is planning to introduce a new 鈥榮tepping stone' scheme to bridge the gap between BPS and ELMs, but it should not weaken the resolve to introduce a long-term policy, or delay the timetable, says Vicki...

Why there seems to be plenty of positives for oilseed rape this year

Improved autumn conditions, lower pest pressure and advances in agronomy and breeding are helping rebuild confidence in oilseed rape, with growers cautiously returning to the crop after challenging seasons.

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Recent weather break enables barley drilling progress

Catchy weather had steadied spring drilling but the recent gap has enabled growers to push forward in the field

Ashleigh Ellwood

15 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Arable

Letters: "Calling all growers: Your input is vital for early insight into the UK's 2026 harvest"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Helen Plant, senior analyst (cereals and oilseeds) at AHDB, is encouraging UK cereal and oilseed rape growers to take part in the AHDB Planting and Variety Survey to help provide accurate early insights into the 2026 harvest and support industry planning

Helen Plant

14 April 2026 鈥� 1 min read

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