Mark Jelley of Brixworth Farming in Northamptonshire has been crowned Syngenta Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year.

Payment rates have been agreed for farm-saved seed and the latest list of eligible varieties.

Hybrid rye has significant agronomic advantages over other crops – with a potential UK market that could double in the coming years, say seed suppliers.

Farmers are being encouraged to take steps to reduce ammonia pollution from urea fertiliser after Defra clarified its position on the issue.

Growers are being encouraged to plan their T3 sprays carefully with wheat under relatively high pressure from Septoria this spring.

Successful potato blight control depends on a range of factors – and each requires growers to pay attention to detail.

High fertiliser prices are encouraging more farmers to seek out cheaper alternatives – but timing is critical to get the best from applications.

Arable farmers favour local variety trials over national demonstrations when making crucial decisions about what varieties to grow next season, says a survey.