Scientists outline potential of soil-free farming which could see crops grown in the desert
A new study has outlined the potential of soil-free, computer-controlled farms as climate change and…
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PheroSyn Spins Out from Rothamsted
Novel pheromones to combat climate change PheroSyn, a company spun-out from Rothamsted Research, the world-leading…
Kuhn upgrades farm and amenity hedge cutter range
Kuhn Farm Machinery has added the Agri-Longer GII to its range of hedge and grass…
Soil survey shows nearly 40% of arable soils ‘degraded’ across England and Wales.
Scientists led by Rothamsted Research have developed an easy to use ‘soil health’ measure that…
Miscanthus delivers ecological benefits
Rob Meadley, Brown and Co agri business consultant and East Yorkshire arable farmer, grows 12…
Collaborative, farm-based environmental project launched in East Yorkshire could significantly cut CO2 levels
A LANDMARK, farm-based project that could help return atmospheric CO2 to pre-industrial levels has been…
Farming & Climate Fund Announces Its First Investments
The £3.5m SHAKE Climate Change Programme has announced its first three ventures to invest in.…
Farmers invited to shape new Environmental Land Management scheme
Farmers and interested parties throughout England will have the chance to shape the future of…
The Jersey Royal Company recognised as Centre of Excellence for sustainable farming
The Jersey Royal Company has become Jersey’s first LEAF Demonstration Farm in recognition of its…
Using stewardship to improve sustainability and productivity
With environmental stewardship becoming a more important income source post-subsidy reform, leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons…