Warning of potential shortfall of spring seed of up to 40%
ISTA said there had been three meteorological 'records' in the crop season 2023: the wettest March, the warmest June and the wettest July. Poor weather made the harvest and autumn drilling extremely challenging for tillage farmers. Image: Getty
Tillage farmers are being advised to take every chance to drill winter crops or a significant shortfall in spring seed is predicted.
The warning comes as high rainfall levels have prevented fieldwork across the tillage sector this autumn, with some areas already receiving their average annual rainfall with two months left in the year.
