Talking Agronomy with Jo Bell: Some winter varieties drilled late into February even outperformed spring wheat

Oats were the worst hit, with up to 50% of the grain on the floor; a shame when they were looking such a good alternative wheat break. Still, we must never make decisions on a single season.

26 September 2020 鈥� 3 min read

Mid-September and there's just some linseed and beans to finish harvesting. As we feared, the August storms took their toll on some cereals. Oats were the worst hit, with up to 50% of the grain on the...

Talking roots with Darryl Shailes: 'Roots desperately need rain'

Hutchinsons agronomist gives his latest insights into root crop production

Farmers Guardian

06 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Arable

New BASIS classroom module aims to teach growers how to build soil resilience for a changing climate

After a prolonged drought, A new module in the BASIS Classroom focuses on issues of effective soil management to help retain as much soil moisture as possible during long, dry spells as crops ripen

Ashleigh Ellwood

06 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Arable

Breeder sets out their winter wheat options for 2026-27 season and beyond

Choosing the right wheat variety means looking beyond headline yields and quality groups, with disease resistance, drilling flexibility and end-market suitability increasingly shaping profitable cropping decisions

Martin Rikatson

06 August 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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