Summary
UNLESS there is a spell of exceptionally fine growing weather, Scotland, and indeed most of the UK, is heading for a later than average harvest.
Spring sowing was seriously delayed throughout much of Scotland, especially in the north-east where some crops were not in the ground until early May. Subsequent growth has been slow because of low temperatures and heavy rain.See the full content of this document
Extract
Spring Sowing Delay Spells Late Harvest Farming
However, crops in Fife, East Lothian and the Borders are looking reasonable.
For many arable farmers this will b...See the full content of this document
Sponsored links
