New microbial seed treatment targets early growth

A novel seed treatment integrating beneficial microbes and micronutrients is set to hit the market ahead of next season.

British farmers can lead the biomethane revolution

Biomethane represents one of the most significant opportunities for British agriculture to diversify income while contributing to the nation’s net zero ambitions, Cadent experts explained.

Why do young people move away from farming careers?

A new study has revealed that Europe is dealing with a ‘young farmer problem’, which could have serious implications for future food security, as well as climate resilience.

Farmers reminded to protect themselves from skin cancer

“Farmers need to take an interest in themselves and put their health before their farms,” said Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus. The charity has recently carried out a study which revealed that over half of British farmers rarely or never wear sunscreen in the summer.

Reliable on-site mycotoxin testing

Say goodbye to complicated testing processes, the AgraStrip Pro Watex test system makes mycotoxin detection quick, simple, and accurate, says Romer Labs.

Gene-edited pigs have been approved for US market

The use of a gene-editing technology that makes pigs resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) has been approved in the US for its food supply chain.

1.7K British farms as vast as city of Leeds disappeared since 2010

More than 1,700 farms on the outskirts of English towns and cities have disappeared in the past 15 years, the Campaign to Protect Rural England warns.

Latest research explores wheat immunity against stem rust

New research led by KAUST scientists shows the first molecular events that give wheat immunity against stem rust.

Norfolk Farming Conference: Time to ‘lean in’ or just ‘lean times’?

Daniel Zeichner MP had mixed messages for the farming community as he addressed the Norfolk Farming Conference. Sarah Juggins reports.

Big corporations will support East Anglia farmers in switching to regenerative farming

Food and finance businesses including McCain Foods, McDonald’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Waitrose & Partners, NatWest and Barclays have joined forces to launch the Routes to Regen project.

Lab-grown food set to hit British shelves in two years

Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar products can be available for British consumers within two years, the Food Standards Agency has confirmed.

BYDV resistance reduces early drilling risk

When RAGT launched Europe’s first winter wheat variety with BYDV resistance five years ago, Kent farmer Richard Budd believed the trait could be a potential game changer when it comes to early drilling.

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