Arable Collection (#26)

Forest Wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus) adult, sitting in arable field, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) adult with chicks, walking on track in farmland habitat, Northern Spain, july

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) flock, feeding in harvested barley field, attracted to insects disturbed by combine harvester during harvest, Northern Spain, july

Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) adult, alert, standing in stubble field, Norfolk, England, july

Skylark (Alauda arvensis) adult, perched in pea crop, Warwickshire, England, june

Skylark (Alauda arvensis) adult, singing, perched in pea crop, Warwickshire, England, june

Rook (Corvus frugilegus) adult, standing in arable field during blizzard, Norfolk, England, winter

Frieght train travelling through farmland, Goostrey, Cheshire, England, april

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) immature male, standing in stubble field, Northern Spain, july

Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus) dead chick, killed on nest in arable field during harvest, Northern Spain, july

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) juvenile, standing in stubble field, West Yorkshire, England, august

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) four adults, in flight, feeding over barley field, attracted to insects disturbed by combine harvester during harvest, Northern Spain, july

Common Crane (Grus grus) adult, close-up of head, feeding in potato field, near Lakenheath, Norfolk, England, spring

Corn Bunting (Miliaria calandra) adult, singing, perched on stem, on set-a-side field in farmland, Warwickshire, England, june

Farm buildings at night. Traditonal wooden barns in a harvested field. The building on the right may be used for lodging, and the building on the left for storing grain after the harvest

Carrot field in Brittany, France

Hay bales being collected from the field. Photographed in France

Wheat (Triticum sp.) growing in a field in Normandy, France

Rye (Secale cereale). Watercolour artwork illustrating rye. Rye is a hardy cereal crop that is native to western Asia. It can grow up to 1.8 metres tall

Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum). Watercolour artwork illustrating bread wheat. Bread wheat is one of the most widely cultivated cereal crops and has many different varieties and forms

Wheat (Triticum sp.) growing in a field

Hay stack
Traditional hay stack. Photographed in an open field system in the foothills of the Tatra mountains, Poland. Photographed in June

Harvested field with a flock of birds in the sky above. Photographed in the summer

Wheat harvest
Wheat (Triticum sp.) being harvested by a combine harvester. Photographed in France

Rice farmers planting rice at a plantation. Photographed in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, Thailand

19th Century Steam Thrashing Machinery
This 19th century agricultural scene shows a portable steam engine on the left which powers a double blast finishing machine in the centre. To the right is a straw elevator

Farm, aerial view. Photographed in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Glasshouses near Gazipasa, Turkey
Glasshouses in an agricultural area near Gazipasa, Turkey

Polythene crop tunnels in Gazipasa Turkey

Cow Basil (Vaccaria hispanica)
Flowers and foliage of Cow Basil (Vaccaria hispanica syn Vaccaria pyramidata), also known as Cowherb. Photographed in France

Sowing crops, Sweden
Sowing crops with farm machinery and Black-headed Gulls (Larus ridibundus) in Narke, Sweden

Spreading fertiliser
Fertilising. Tractor spreading fertiliser on a field. Photographed in Ostergotland, Sweden

Trifolium incarnatum (Crimson clover) in flower. Grown as a fodder crop in France

Sunflowers (Helianthus sp.) in a field. Photographed near Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Hay racks and stooks, Romania
Hay racks and stooks. Photographed in Fromosu, Southern Bucovina, Romania, in autumn

Meadow saffron (Colchium autumnale) flowers in front of a hay stook. Photographed in the grounds of Sucevita Painted Monastery, Southern Bucovina, Romania

Sowing a cereal crop in mid March with black-headed gulls feeding on worms and insects turned up by the machinery. Photographed in Dorset in the UK

Spinach crop. This crop has been planted using the strip-till method. This method, which uses minimal tillage, increases yields and prevents soil erosion

Edge of field with wildflowers
Wildflowers including poppy, white mustard, and Echium) surviving at the edge of a cultivated field. Although many fields are deep ploughed and even subjected to weed killer

Field of Arctotheca calendula
Arable field dominated by a non-native yellow daisy, Arctotheca calendula, near Mingenew, western Australia

German camomile (Matricaria recutita) flowers growing amongst poppies (Papaver sp.) in an arable field. An infusion made from german camomile is used in herbal medicine to improve digestion

Wild mignonette (Reseda lutea)
Wild mignonette in flower (Reseda lutea) on chalk downland. Photographed in summer

Tulip (Tulipa agensis)
Wild tulip flowers (Tulipa agenensis). Photographed on Chios, Greece, in spring

Brown Mustard (Brassica juncea)
The yellow flowers of Brown Mustard (Brassica juncea) set off by the red flowers of Common Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) also known as Field Poppy

Field Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
Red flowers of Common Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) also known as Field Poppy. A common arable weed in the UK, which can appears in huge numbers when the soil is disturbed by cultivation

Pheasants Eye (Adonis microcarpa)
Foliage and flowers of Pheasants Eye (Adonis microcarpa) in the Spring. Photographed in a ploughed field in Morocco

Pheasants Eye (Adonis aestivalis)
Foliage and flowers of Pheasants Eye (Adonis aestivalis) in the Spring. Photographed in a ploughed field in Morocco

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"Embracing the Essence of Arable: A Journey Through Time and Landscapes" The rural landscape unfolds before our eyes, painting a picturesque scene that captures the essence farming (Rural landscape J910032). Witnessing the power of technology, a John Deere combine harvester diligently harvests a bountiful barley crop, filling trailers with golden grains (John Deere combine harvester, harvesting Barley (Hordeum vulgare) crop, filling trailer pulled by tractor with grain). Delving into history, we explore Iron Age farming techniques that shaped civilizations and laid the foundation for modern agriculture (Iron Age farming N080555). The rhythmic ploughing marks the beginning of a new season as farmers prepare their fields for planting and nurture nature's bounty to come (Ploughing OP04506). As dawn breaks over Cumbria's Langdale Pikes, its gentle light illuminates vast fields ready to be cultivated – a testament to man's harmonious coexistence with nature (Early light on the Langdale Pikes, Cumbria N060979). Stonehenge stands tall amidst an intricate crop circle; an enigmatic connection between ancient rituals and agricultural practices intertwine in this captivating sight (Stonehenge and crop circle N960002). In days gone by, heavy shire horses were trusted companions in farm work – here they pull an old hay rake with unwavering strength and grace (Heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake). Celebrating women's contribution to agriculture is captured in the Canadian Call to Women White Star Line poster - honoring their resilience and dedication on farms across nations. Roseberry Topping majestically rises from Morton Carr - a symbol of nature's beauty entwined with arable lands' productivity; reminding us of Earth's abundant offerings (Roseberry Topping from Morton Carr N100025).