Major policy shift to benefit farmers and consumers
Scientists have welcomed the Precision Breeding Act coming into force, saying it marks a major…
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Report reveals 51% of farmers considering leaving the industry
McCain Foods’ inaugural Farmdex report highlights the strain British farmers are feeling with 74% pessimistic…
£150m on offer with Capital Grants reintroduction
Defra has announced £150 million in new funding with the reintroduction of the Capital Grants…
Security challenges addressed at Cereals event
Preparations for next year’s Cereals Event are well underway following a successful 2025 event. With…
Camelina breakthrough could end synthetic astaxanthin production
In a major step forward for sustainable pigment production, scientists have successfully engineered the oilseed…
Report reveals full impact of Inheritance Tax changes
Comprehensive research into the impact of the Government’s proposed changes to Inheritance Tax reveals the…
Cereals ‘Farming Rap Anthem’ to raise farming issues
Cereals have released a rap song to promote this year’s event taking place at Heath…
Organic food production not keeping pace with demand
New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), show that while…
Potential NAP threat to sustainable food production
The Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) could make food production less sustainable, warns Scottish Agronomy.…
Study finds a fifth of global farmland contaminated by toxic metals
Scientists are warning of major risks to food security and public health after a study…