Crops & Grassland

Forage For Knowledge case study: George Brown

21 March 2024

Forage For Knowledge case study: George Brown

Bisterne Farm in Hampshire recently won the prestigious 2023 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup. This is a significant milestone for this dairy farm. To learn the secrets of their success and unique approach to dairy farming, I had the pleasure of chatting with George Brown whose journey with Bisterne Estate began as a joint venture in December 2019.

Is it too late to sow winter wheat?

18 March 2024

Is it too late to sow winter wheat?

Ollie Johnson considers the risks associated with very-late-sown winter wheat.

Next few weeks crucial for farmers as survey confirms drastic reduction in crops

15 March 2024

Next few weeks crucial for farmers as survey confirms drastic reduction in crops

Another survey since our Early Bird Survey in November 2023 has revealed a drastic further reduction in cropped areas. The wet autumn meant lower levels of planting, and continued severe weather resulted in winter losses.

Oilseed rape agronomy as crops approach flowering

18 March 2024

Oilseed rape agronomy as crops approach flowering

Covering weeds, pests, diseases and nutrients, AHDB’s Ollie Johnson blogs about the current focus for oilseed rape.

How to nurture wet-weather-ravaged cereals

17 October 2025

How to nurture wet-weather-ravaged cereals

A blog about cereal agronomy after a storm-filled autumn and winter.

Advice on grassland management after a wet winter

1 March 2024

Advice on grassland management after a wet winter

Here we share tips and advice for managing grasslands after a wet winter

High excess winter rainfall already recorded across the UK

15 February 2024

High excess winter rainfall already recorded across the UK

Excess winter rainfall data can indicate how much nitrate has leached into drainage water.

Does RL data back up pod shatter resistance claims?

13 February 2024

Does RL data back up pod shatter resistance claims?

Harvest 2023 provided a stern test of pod shatter resistance claims (what did we learn?)

Straw market outlook

23 February 2026

Straw market outlook

The latest outlook on straw markets.

Fertiliser outlook

4 March 2026

Fertiliser outlook

The latest outlook on nitrogen fertiliser markets.

The Norfolk arable farm with practical research at its heart

7 February 2024

The Norfolk arable farm with practical research at its heart

The latest Strategic Cereal Farm East will use its own data and research connections and establish new trials to optimise input use.

Rusts in winter wheat: UKCPVS update and new AHDB watch lists

23 January 2026

Rusts in winter wheat: UKCPVS update and new AHDB watch lists

The latest information on yellow rust and brown rust in winter wheat

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