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The article focuses on the arable enterprise of Easton College in East Anglia, England which is composed of sugar beet and combinable crops covering the majority of the 100 hectare-land. It states that the farm operations are carried out by Morley Farms on a contract basis for the arable area while the further 100 hectares of forage crops are managed directly by the college. It mentions that the 70 ton/hectare target promoted by British Sugar is a challenge for farmers.

Focuses on the efforts of JSR Farms to look for ways to improve crop performance. Range of wheat yields of the farm; Elements of the fertilizer approach at JSR; Financial and environmental benefits of the application map of JSR.

Focuses on the Crop Protection Management Plan (CPMP) exercise conducted at Hadlow Place Farm in England in 2003. Background information on the farm; CPMP rating achieved by the farm; Process involved in CPMP rating. INSET: CPMP review.

The author discusses activities at a farm in north Herefordshire, England, where he is the assistant manager. Topics covered include the undertaking of a robust fungicide program, spring 2015 rains that helped crops such as spring oats, and the importing of poultry litter used to improve soil structure. Also mentioned are the benefits of a mixed farming area and preparing the farm's businesses for a time without government subsidies.

The author discusses farming-related developments in Bedfordshire, England as of June 20, 2014. Topics discussed include the completion of majority of work involved with growing the crops, the problem with slugs in blackgrass plants, giving extra attention to the management of ex-oilseed rape fields and management of blackgrass with a combination of cultivation methods, stale seed-beds and late drilling.

The article reports on the crop yields in eastern Kansas, which was affected by late planting and farm closure during hot dry weather. The author attributes the yields to a very good growth of pastures, supplementation of cattle in July 2013 and putting out of lick tubs on September 16. He cites the effect of the automatic government spending cuts on direct payment.

Focuses on the changes being made in the farms involved in a post-Common Agricultural Policy reform review of the farming and forestry in Great Britain. Possible impact of such reform on the operation of farms; Performance of agricultural crops as of October 2005.

Presents information on several farms owned and operated by "Farmers Weekly." Crops grown at a farm in Lincs, England; Breeder/finisher pig unit in Lincs; Livestock farm in Normandy, France.

Reports on the establishment of beetle banks at Cranborne farms in Great Britain. Benefit of beetle banks to farms; Crops preferred by the predatory beetles; Role of rotation in avoiding the pestilence of Zabrus beetles.

Presents an update on the Easton Lodge arable farm of "Farmers Weekly" as of March 18, 2004. Rainfall received by the farm from January to February 2004; Amount of nitrogen applied to farm crops in February 2004; Staff members of the farm.

Reports on the change in Nitrate Vulnerable Zone regulations in Great Britain. Decline in the limit for nitrogen applications; Percentage of farms where the ruling has been applied.

Reports on the impact of the dry summer season on the cost of cultivating carrots at the Hall Farm in Great Britain in 2003. Efforts of Tim Hardstaff to restore poltyhene to cover his carrot crop; Way to address the shortage of straw used in cultivating carrots; Savings from irrigation.

Reports on farmer Matthew Dale's farm which is in partnership with his brother Paul Dale in Cornwall, England. Domination of combinable crops in the farm; Measures taken to supplement sulphur deficiency in the soil; Efforts of farmers to maintain the farm.