Weatherquest Farming Forecast

Join Meteorologist Zoë Johnson in this week’s #WQFarmingForecast as she takes a look back on the 4th driest April on the record, comparing this to the first four days of May – a rather wet and unsettled period. Zoë then provides a forecast for the month ahead, which is expected to be rather changeable.

A great way to keep an eye on any developing showers over the next few days is by using WQRadar, which shows near real-time rainfall radar, as well as worldwide weather observations and lightning alerts. To get a year’s subscription half price, at only £25, head to wqradar.co.uk and enter the code SPRING in the discount box.

In this week's #WQFarmingForecast, Meteorologist Fred Best discusses the exceptionally dry, cold and frosty April across the British Isles, with the risk of further frosts this week for many places. Will we see more in the way of rainfall over the coming weeks though? Tune in to find out!

With the risk of frosts still persisting over the next few nights, the best way of identifying the risk for your location is to speak directly to one of our forecasters on 09065 77 76 75 at £1.55/min plus network access charges.

Some parts of the UK are heading towards one of the driest and coldest Aprils on record, but how long will this pattern last? Meteorologist Dan Holley compares this April with last year, including a look at recent spraying opportunities, before examining the forecast for the next four weeks... #WQFarmingForecast

Don't forget, you can speak directly to one of our forecasters on 09065 77 76 75. We're available every day, including weekends, from 6am to 6pm, calls cost £1.55/min plus any network access charges.

After a wet winter, a drier March and start of April has seen soil moisture falling rapidly in many areas, especially the east of England, as Meteorologist Zoë Johnson discusses in this week's #WQFarmingForecast. With that in mind, Zoë also looks ahead at the weather forecast for the coming weeks, in which drier than average weather is on the cards...

However, in the short term, scattered showers are creating a few challenges for those looking to do some spraying... A great way to keep an eye on any developing showers is by using WQRadar, which shows near real-time rainfall radar, as well as worldwide weather observations and lightning alerts. To get a year’s subscription half price, at only £25, head to wqradar.co.uk and enter the code SPRING in the discount box.

Speak directly to a forecaster on 09065 77 76 75 at £1.55/min plus network access charges.

With wintry showers, frosty mornings, and a blast of air from the Arctic, it's quite the contrast to this time last week when we saw temperatures soar to the mid 20's. Meteorologist Fred Best discusses this as well as the forecast out to early May in this week's #WQFarmingForecast.

Speak directly to a forecaster on 09065 77 76 75 at £1.55/min plus network access charges.

It's a critical time of year for farmers, with crop drilling well underway. Avery important factor for this is soil temperature, which Meteorologist Zoë Johnson discusses in this week's #WQFarmingForecast, giving a rundown of soil temperature so far this year before providing a forecast for what looks like a week of change. Conditions are set to turn chillier and more unsettled next week, with a risk of sleet and snow at times...

If you're interested in our farming portal, feel free to drop us an email at [email protected] or call the office on 01603 507605.

To speak directly to a forecaster, call 09065 77 76 75 at £1.55/min plus network access charge.

Join Meteorologist Fred Best on World Meteorological Day as he takes a look at the most recent weather stories from around the world, followed by the usual forecast ahead for the next 4 weeks or so.

If you're interested in our farming portal, feel free to drop us an email at [email protected] or call the office on 01603 507605.

To speak directly to a forecaster, call 09065 77 76 75 at £1.55/min plus network access charge.

It's been rather unsettled over the past week, with strong winds and rain at times, but is it about to settle down? Join Meteorologist Zoë Johnson in this week's #WQFarmingForecast  as she looks ahead at the weather outlook for the rest of March and beginning of April, in which high pressure is set to remain close by...

Don't forget, you can speak directly to one of our forecasters on 09065 77 76 75. We're available every day, including weekends, from 6am to 6pm, calls cost £1.55/min plus any network access charges.

After a settled spell the weather is set to turn stormy this week with rain and strong winds - but how long will it last? Meteorologist Dan Holley has the details in this week's #WQFarmingForecast​...

Don't forget, you can speak directly to one of our forecasters on 09065 77 76 75. We're available every day, including weekends, from 6am to 6pm, calls cost £1.55/min plus any network access charges.

Join Meteorologist Fred Best in this week's #WQFarmingForecast as we take a short review of the winter, followed by a look ahead to the forecast for the next few weeks. Finally a largely settled spell of weather this week, with high pressure staying in charge, but signs that low pressure will become more dominant next week... tune in for the full forecast!

Don't forget, you can speak directly to one of our forecasters on 09065 77 76 75. We're available every day, including weekends, from 6am to 6pm, calls cost £1.55/min plus any network access charges.