by Andrew Williamson | Feb 17, 2026 | Press Releases
In this season update, four independent agronomists discuss current conditions and crop status, how the approval of a new herbicide in malting barley will improve grassweed control and, what they are doing to prepare for the season ahead. Despite record-breaking...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 16, 2026 | Press Releases
Almost 190 farmers and maize specialists attended the Maize Growers’ Association (MGA) Annual Conference in Leicestershire on 4 and 5 February, marking the highest attendance in the event’s recent history as growers seek profitable alternatives to traditional...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 11, 2026 | Press Releases
Farmstrong Scotland, the wellbeing charity for farmers and crofters, has been shortlisted for an award at an international ceremony later this month. The ‘Let’s Talk About Menopause’ campaign featured the lived experiences of multiple women in the industry through...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 10, 2026 | Press Releases
GB Potatoes has named the first cohort of its new Potato Industry Development Programme, with 14 early and mid-career professionals completing the initial phase of training last week (2-4 February). Delivered in partnership with the British Potato Trade Association...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 5, 2026 | Press Releases
Scott Walker, CEO of GB Potatoes, said: “Following the announcement that mancozeb would be withdrawn from use in the UK at the end of the 2025 season, GB Potatoes explored the feasibility of progressing an Emergency Authorisation (EA) application to allow a continued...
