A new robotics project aims to improve productivity and profitability on English soft fruit farms by automating key tasks traditionally carried out by humans. The Flexbot project brings together agri-tech firms, researchers and growers to develop collaborative logistics robots – known as cobots – capable of transporting fruit and... Read more

A new winter wheat variety available now from Cope Seeds promises strong grain quality with lower nitrogen requirements was unveiled at Cereals 2026. French-bred Chessum is positioned as a practical option for arable farmers looking to improve input efficiency. Varieties capable of delivering reliable performance with lower nitrogen applications... Read more

Norfolk spray operator Scott Harrod has secured the prestigious 2026 Syngenta Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year (FSOOTY) title. The announcement took place before a packed crowd at the Cereals event. Mr Harrod beat national competition to win the trophy on his first attempt – after being persuaded by... Read more

Tight cereal margins represent an opportunity – not just a risk – for growers prepared to adapt, farmers have been told. A focus on farm management, productivity and long-term planning will be vital for many arable businesses to remain profitable, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV).... Read more

Four MPs visited a Suffolk family farm to gain a better understanding of how food is produced and to hear first-hand about the economic pressures facing British arable businesses. The visit to E J Barker & Sons at Westhorpe, near Stowmarket, formed part of the NFU’s Food and Farming... Read more

A Norfolk sugar beet grower is trialling low carbon liquid fertiliser as it seeks to reduce the environmental impact of the crop. The Holkham Farming Company took its first delivery of LoC liquid fertiliser from crop nutrient specialists Omex Agriculture earlier this year – the first shipment of the... Read more

Arable growers can improve resilience and manage risk more effectively by making greater use of crop and variety choice, says plant breeder KWS. Advances in plant breeding are giving farmers access to stronger genetics and a broader range of cropping options at a time when tight margins and volatile... Read more

A Suffolk farming enterprise has become the latest member of a demonstration farm network for sustainable agriculture. Home Farm Nacton has joined the LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Demonstration Farm Network – positioning the business as a showcase for integrated farm management and evidence-based decision-making. The designation was announced... Read more

Tight margins and high input costs are set to see some growers leaving winter crops undrilled this autumn. Fertiliser prices remain stubbornly high – making growing some crops unprofitable. It comes amid NFU calls for the government to implement a Fertiliser Resilience Plan to help protect domestic food production... Read more