If the Tories are not prepared to stand up for farmers, they should not expect rural votes

If the Conservatives are not prepared to stand up for farmers now and protect them from low-standard imports, they should not expect rural votes when they come knocking for support at the next election, says Labour Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard.

23 October 2020 鈥� 4 min read

If the Conservatives are not prepared to stand up for farmers now and protect them from low-standard imports, they should not expect rural votes when they come knocking for support at the next election,...

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Arable

New BASIS classroom module aims to teach growers how to build soil resilience for a changing climate

After a prolonged drought, A new module in the BASIS Classroom focuses on issues of effective soil management to help retain as much soil moisture as possible during long, dry spells as crops ripen

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06 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Arable

Breeder sets out their winter wheat options for 2026-27 season and beyond

Choosing the right wheat variety means looking beyond headline yields and quality groups, with disease resistance, drilling flexibility and end-market suitability increasingly shaping profitable cropping decisions

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