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With a focus on agroecological food production, this year’s Oxford Real Farming Conference discussed the latest research on low input crop management.

With a focus on agroecological food production, this years Oxford Real Farming Conference discussed the latest research on low input crop management.

Spring oat screenings and hulling losses can be influenced by a number of factors, from weather to genetics, but there are a number of agronomic elements that can improve grain quality.

With a focus on agroecological food production, this year’s Oxford Real Farming Conference discussed the latest research on low input crop management.

Most oilseed rape crops went into winter noticeably better developed than the past three seasons. However, some crops were a little too well-developed, raising winter survival and spring canopy management concerns.Ìý

BASIS has launched a new national database ofspecialistadvisers qualified to provide environmental adviceto farmers, to ensuretheyreceive quality assured up-to-date advice from trained individuals.

Farmers in the Midlands have until January 31 to apply for up to £10,000 of match funding to help make business improvements that protect water and the environment, as part of the Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme

NFU Scotland have described the announcement the number of temporary migrant workers would be ‘tapered down’ from 2023 as ‘deeply disappointing news’

NFU Scotland have described the announcement the number of temporary migrant workers would be tapered down from 2023 as deeply disappointing news

As 2021 draws to an end, Hannah Binns takes a look back at key industry and political developments which made the farming headlines this year.