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Arable farming in the UK

Arable farming written from a Suffolk farm that took on combinable crops two years ago, alongside the salad and veg ground that’s been there for twenty-one. Drilling decisions, fertiliser strategy, soil health, variety choice and the agronomy calls that change the gross margin.

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From the fields.
For the week ahead.

  1. 01

    Schemes & grants

    The changes and dates to keep in view.

  2. 02

    Markets & prices

    The numbers, with their sources.

  3. 03

    Stock & policy

    The decisions that reach the farm gate.

Written by Tim HarfieldA working farmer’s view.