A group of farmers are taking part in what is believed to be the first ever field trial of wheat to see if itÌýhas geneticÌýresistant to slugs.
Potato cyst nematode (PCN) is already costing the seed potato sector £25 million per year, but this figure could rise to £125m per year.
It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in London’s Covent Garden
It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in Londons Covent Garden
Welsh Government wants the country to grow more of its own fruit and veg. But will the horticulture start-up grant be enough to tempt farmers to diversify?
Milling wheat samples from harvest 2022 are displaying a lower percentage protein content, which is thought to be a result of limited nitrogen uptake due to hot and dry weather at the time of final application.
High costs amid reduced farm support and fertiliser supply issues at market and crop nutrition level were discussed at the ICL Fertilisers ‘Facing the future’ conference
As the USDA increases global wheat production estimates and a potential global recession looms, Cedric Porter takes a look at the impact on the grain markets
Sugar beet crops are starting to regrow following much-needed rain in the east of England. After the extended spell of very hot, dry weather, many crops had lost a significant amount of canopy.
Agricultural levy board AHDB is considering quitting its Stoneleigh Park base in favour of smaller premises, it has been revealed.