Blog - Agrovista

26/03/2026

Simon Nelson - updates form the field

We’ve had 30-40mm of rain so far this month. While soils are not wringing wet, the dry periods we have had were too short to really dry things out. Farmers have had to snatch any opportunities they can to make inroads into the spring job list.

25/02/2026

Simon Nelson - updates form the field

Crops on the whole look well set up, so we can only hope that conditions remain favourable.

Well managed fruit crops deliver good yields and exceptional quality this season

19/01/2026

Well managed fruit crops deliver good yields and exceptional quality this season

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos reviews what turned out to be a very good year for many growers.

28/11/2025

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

Ongoing mild weather through to the first half of November has kept plants growing later and stronger than normal.

24/10/2025

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

Benign weather since my last report a month ago has helped many farmers complete autumn drilling in good time and into decent seedbeds.

25/09/2025

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

It's been a great summer weatherwise and generally things have been going very well on farm since my last report in July.

22/09/2025

Hemmy's Field Focus - Oilseed rape micronutrients

Strong autumn establishment is vital for oilseed rape to withstand winter and maximise yield potential. Trace elements, especially boron, play a key role in rooting, flower initiation, and resilience, making timely monitoring and targeted applications essential.

28/08/2025

From root to fruit with Fokion

Maintain pressure on pests and diseases before and after harvest - Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of late-season management in orchards and vineyards.

28/07/2025

Simon Nelson - updates from the field

Combines were busy starting on winter barley, making the most of the good weather. There won’t be any records broken, but yields look better than we might have expected, given the very dry spring.