Industry Intelligence

This month, we covered maize and sugar beet agronomy, provided an update on wheat dwarf virus, reviewed the current condition of bean crops, and discussed practical management options for chocolate spot. We also briefly outlined what is currently known about the potential implications of EU–UK dynamic alignment.

A comprehensive overview of UK crop rotation challenges and opportunities, covering economic pressures, yield plateaus, soil health, genetic technologies, and future adaptation strategies for future viable rotations.

This 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.

2025 was an informative year for UK agriculture, marked by a series of influential reports that mapped out the sector’s challenges and opportunities.   Climate, Nature, and Resilience  The year began with a clear message: climate change and nature loss are deeply interconnected. The Parliamentary Office Science and Technology’s summary explained how biodiversity loss worsens climate change, and vice […]

Biostimulants are gaining momentum in agriculture as innovative tools to potentially boost crop health, resilience, and yield. But what exactly are they, how do they work, and what hurdles remain before they become mainstream on UK farms?  What Are Biostimulants?  Biostimulants are substances or microorganisms applied to plants, seeds, or soil to enhance nutrition efficiency, stress tolerance, and […]

Each 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.

Variable 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?

Boost 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.

This Agronomy Club webinar focused on precision nutrient strategies, highlighting variable rate nitrogen application using NDVI and hyperspectral imagery, sulphur management to address widespread deficiencies and a 3-step process for nutrient planning to optimise crop performance.