‘Leaner but fitter’ recommended list
Arable 05/01/2026
Farmers will find a leaner but more finely tuned set of combinable crop varieties choices in the newly released recommended list for 2026/27. Updated AHDB guidance for cereals and oilseeds places emphasis on clearer differentiation, stronger yields and a tightening focus on disease resistance after a turbulent year for... Read more
Spring barley Belter has received full approval for brewing from the Malting Barley Committee, says breeder Secobra UK. The UK-bred variety also secures a leading position on the 2026 AHDB Spring Barley Recommended List. It marks a significant step for growers across Norfolk, Suffolk and the wider east of... Read more
Spring linseed Nulin50 has been listed as a top performer by Premium Crops, the specialist supplier of alternative seed varieties. The latest assessment places Nulin50 at the top of the supplier’s 2026 Variety Assessment table for overall performance. It ranks highest when yield, oil content and alpha-linolenic acid content... Read more
A major potato pest has been eradicated from the UK, says the government, following a two-year investigation and ongoing surveillance work. It follows the discovery of Colorado beetle on a Kent farm in 2023. The beetle can completely strip the leaves from potato plants – devastating the crop if... Read more
Preparations are under way for Open Farm Sunday – which is celebrating 20 years of connecting people with sustainable farming and food production. This year’s event takes place on 7 June 2026 – with thousands of people expected to visit farmers across the country to learn how their food... Read more
‘Serious concern’ over winter drought
News 05/01/2026
More must be done to ensure farmers have availability to adequate water, the NFU has warned. Much of the country remains in drought following last summer. In fact, some 68% of NFU members say that they’ve seen an increase in drought – and 56% say they’ve seen an increase... Read more
The Norfolk Farming Conference returns to the county showground next month with a programme that reflects a sector under pressure but keen to shape its own future. Taking place on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at the Norfolk Events Centre, the one-day event is expected to attract around 350 delegates.... Read more
Machinery importer J Riley Beet Harvesters will hold its biennial working demonstration this month in Norfolk. The popular event is widely regarded as unmissable for those involved in sugar beet harvesting and the wider industry, as well as being an enjoyable day out with a now legendary hog roast.... Read more
Conference examines income opportunities
News 05/01/2026
Opportunities to generate additional farm income will top the agenda at a key county conference this month. The biannual Farming Conference will take place on Wednesday 28 January at Trinity Park, Ipswich. The one-day event is being organised by the Suffolk Agricultural Association, Fram Farmers and Scrutton Bland. Hundreds... Read more
Seize opportunity to forge own destiny
News 05/01/2026
Growers and livestock producers are being encouraged to throw off the shackles and forge their own destiny. “Change is not optional,” says Louise Manning, author of the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference Report. “To thrive, not merely survive, UK agriculture must become agile, robust and opportunity driven.” The report is... Read more
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