19 February 2026
鈥�
1 min read
British Beet Research Organisation crop protection lead Prof Mark Stevens says prolonged warm and dry conditions allowed populations to build quickly, particularly where drought stress caused canopies...
New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.
.png)
听
For Cheshire farmer Mike Jones, tackling grass-weeds has not come from one silver bullet solution. Instead, it has been the result of building a more flexible mixed farming system where livestock, forage crops, cultivation strategy and innovative new chemistry all work together
01 August 2026
鈥�
6 min read
First Harvest Report reveals oilseed rape yields have improved on average but cereal yields have generally been below the 10-year average
31 July 2026
鈥�
2 min read
With harvest continuing up and down the country, Ash Ellwood reflects on conversations with growers as to how crops are fairing in the heatwave
31 July 2026
鈥�
2 min read
