The competition recognises agriculture’s outstanding individuals from across the UK. Three finalists have been announced for the prestigious AgriScot Business Skills Award 2025. Rachel Baillie from South Lanarkshire, David Massie from Aberdeenshire and Erin...
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Agronomy blog – Winter crops: drilling nears completion, but grass weeds continue to germinate
From Kent to South West Wales drilling of winter crops is near completion but agronomists are keeping a close eye as grass weeds continue to germinate. In this BASF blog two agronomists – Chris Taylor from Down To Earth Agronomy and Simon Roberts from CCC Agronomy –...
Agronomy blog: Grass weed germination: It is only the start of the bell curve
Louise Penn is an independent agronomist and farm consultant working at Ceres Rural, covering Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and parts of Cambridgeshire. Louise grew up on her family’s tenanted 550ac mixed farm in Northamptonshire but always knew she wanted to be an...
Knight Frank reports further dip in farmland values as Budget and tax uncertainty stalls market
The farmland market in England and Wales remains in limbo as the sector braces for the government’s upcoming Budget and the looming introduction of Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms. According to the Knight Frank Farmland Index, the average price of bare agricultural land...
Eurostar Commodities named as finalist in Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award with RE:GEN flour range
Eurostar Commodities has been named a finalist for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the prestigious Baking Industry Awards for its RISE RE:GEN regenerative flour range, developed in partnership with The Green Farm Collective (TGFC). The company is one of five...
Tomatoes: science in every seed
British growers produce over 70,000 tonnes of tomatoes each year, but it would not be possible without seed breeders like BASF | Nunhems who ensure that within each seed is the science to ensure it’ll thrive. Recently, growers, suppliers, retailers and experts came...
Family’s sporting challenge prompted by the loss of their beloved daughter
A charitable giving page that opens like this, lays bare the agony of losing a child. “On Sunday 26th January 2025, our 2-year-old, Eleanor and her big sister Fiona, went to bed like any other night. We played, read stories, tucked them in and sang a lullaby....
Agronomy blog: Black-grass – there’s more to come
BASF Agronomy blog featuring award-winning Niab agronomist, Patrick Stephenson Current situation: “We were doing quite well at delaying drilling this autumn but the dam has now burst and diesel is being burnt. Weather and soil conditions are just too good to hold back...
A story of self-discovery; Conquering heights and habits
Wallace Currie’s inspiring journey is a powerful reminder that looking after your wellbeing is important for your physical health but can also help you to transform your mindset. His positive and driven outlook on life has carried him through remarkable personal...
Strong entry for October Stirling Bull Sales
The Galbraith Stirling Bull Sales this October boasts a strong line up with 339 pedigree bulls entered alongside over 250 females many with calves at foot, including three herd dispersals. Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers, United Auctions, will be holding a...









