A tyre monitoring system to help prevent downtime at harvest can now be specified on Continental ty

Cereal margins are expected rise this year as the UK heads for a 14.5m tonne wheat harvest – but market volatility will continue, say industry experts.

A British plant breeding breakthrough could help eradicate one of the most common threats to swede production around the world.

Buy-back contracts are being offered to UK farmers who grow a German E-wheat which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

A disease testing service is helping growers and agronomists reduce expenditure on fungicides.

Plant breeder LSPB is continuing its sponsorship of the Ben Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) initiative for a fourth year.

More effective decisions on spring grassweed herbicide applications are expected following NIAB research looking at timings and treatments.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Rose Riby as its new head of seeds and arable marketing sectors.

Plant breeder Elsoms Seeds has sped up its oilseed rape development programme – thanks to increased investment in technology and new staff.

A final ear spray on wheat crops will offer a useful “top-up” of foliar protection this season – as well as protecting grain quality from ear diseases.