Maize producers should start making plans now to hit the ideal harvesting window, achieve optimum yields and secure marketing opportunities. An early season focus on key factors such as testing of soils and slurry, cultivations, drainage, weed control options and variety choice can pay significant dividends later, says Neil... Read more

A Cambridgeshire farmer is using environmental measures to bolster business performance. David Felce, who farms 404ha at Midloe Grange, near St Neots, says actions to improve environmental sustainability are only viable if they support the economic sustainability of his arable unit too. Many approaches which reduce the environmental impact... Read more