PGRO reminds growers of pulse positives
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) says growers should remember the positives of having…
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OF&G calls for organic integration to protect the environment
The Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has written to Daniel Zeichner, Minister of State for…
Scientists examine wheat genes to boost the crops disease resistance
New research that could increase the natural resistance of wheat to a devastating fungal disease…
Nuffield Farming report explores how regenerative farming could help the UK reach net zero
Welsh agronomist Chris Taylor NSch 2022 has published his Nuffield Farming report entitled ‘Do regenerative…
New initiative to highlight pathway to sustainable farming in the UK
Two new reports said to detail the most comprehensive farm environmental baseline ever established, as…
Scottish climate study shows considerable change
The extent of climate change can be seen from recent research from the James Hutton…
Scientists target turning air pollution into fertiliser
Half of the fertiliser used on UK wheat crops could be removed, without yield or…
Hutchinsons questions whether it is time to rethink rotations
Following the disruption to crop rotations caused by extreme weather, and the shift in farm…
Defra updates SFI
As part of what Defra describes as a ‘steady rollout’ further revisions have been made…
First Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements live for 2024
The first Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements for 2024 are now live as the government starts…