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Each month, we bring you the latest updates on agricultural policy and regulation, industry news, science and innovation, and relevant publications for useful insights. Stay up to date with changes in policy, catch up on significant industry news, discover cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and access valuable publications to help you make informed decisions.
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Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 27 2026Each month, we update you on fuel prices which relate to our industry in order to help you benchmark and forecast your costs. This information is part of our endeavour to ensure we support you, our members, in the effective day-to-day running of your rural businesses.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 24 2026Wheat Dwarf Virus is emerging as a disruptive threat to UK cereals, with recent surveys showing unexpectedly high infection levels in both wheat and barley. As cases spread and the leafhopper vector becomes better understood, growers face a challenge that sits outside the familiar BYDV playbook. This overview highlights the key warning signs, evolving risk factors and practical on‑farm measures that can help growers stay ahead of a virus that may already be more widespread than many realise.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 23 2026A practical guide to managing winter beans in a high‑pressure season, covering chocolate spot risk, fungicide strategies, crop survival decisions and insights from the latest field observations.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 23 2026Sugar beet growers are heading into a season where margins are tight, risks are shifting, and every agronomic decision counts. From early nutrition and weed control to managing rising nematode pressure and new pest challenges, the crops that succeed will be those guided by sharp, well‑timed decisions. This overview lifts the lid on the key pressures shaping 2026 and the practical tactics that can help keep crops clean, competitive and profitable.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 23 2026Choosing a suitable site, preparing soils early, and keeping ahead of weeds all help set up a strong, even maize crop. As soils warm and drilling nears, being aware of how pH, soil condition, past pest issues and early nutrition affect early growth can make the difference between a crop that gets away well and one that lags behind.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 02 2026This month's digest includes:
- Hedgerow management.
- Industry news including: Anglian Water funding opportunities, Environment Agency updates over fuel oil storage and sheep carcase classification updates.
- Latest science on wheat grain size for breeding, findings from the LEGUMINOSE project and effects of biochar on maize after a 3-year field trial.
- Key reports including the the White Paper on Water.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Feb, 03 2026Each month, we update you on fuel prices which relate to our industry in order to help you benchmark and forecast your costs. This information is part of our endeavour to ensure we support you, our members, in the effective day-to-day running of your rural businesses.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 21 2026Variable Rate Nitrogen is suggested and spoken about frequently, offering growers improvements in nitrogen-use efficiency and smarter in-season decisions. What actually is it, how can it be used alongside NDVI, and where do the real benefits actually come from?
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 21 2026Boost your crop performance with smarter nutrition planning. This article explores a 3-stage checklist to plan, check and review your nutrition through the season for maximum efficiency.
Dr Dannielle Robb
Jan, 05 2026This month's digest includes:
- Planning and Infrastructure Bill updates, Livestock Law Changes, & Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme guidance.
- Industry news including: increased payments for vet visits, Anglian Water sprayer filling support fund, 2026 LENS Resilience Funding, ALC guidelines, combinable crop contracts survey, updates on the Environmental Improvement Plan, and the latest announcements from the OFC.
- Latest science on AI training for black-grass and putting a financial value on the co-benefits of soil carbon sequestration in England and Wales.
- Key reports including the Farming Profitability Review, Weed Control Handbook, Church Commissioners Nature and Biodiversity Report, IGD's value case for baselining England's farmland & Animal Welfare Strategy.
