Protecting global crop yields from disease
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) have estimated that around 20-40%…
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Barley research group gets research grant
The next generation of barley researchers have received a multi-million investment through the Barley Industrial…
Gene editing decision ‘most significant for 20 years’
The Government has announced new plans to unlock the power of gene editing to help farmers…
NFU and NIAB respond to announcement on future regulation of gene editing
Responding to the government announcement on future regulation of precision breeding techniques such as gene…
Agri-EPI conference: how can tech support farmers’ goals?
The role of agri-tech in the journey towards more economically and environmentally sustainable farming is…
Supporting farmers to be at the centre of future R&D plans
Supporting farmers, SMEs and the wider agricultural industry in making the most of upcoming funding…
New study demonstrates the value of the LEAF Marque beyond certification
Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF), responsible for one of the world’s leading environmental assurance systems,…
News from Harper Adams University: Autonomous arable crop production is both technically and economically feasible, new research shows
A new research paper has helped to demonstrate that arable crop production using autonomous equipment…
Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) Fellow Professor Jane Rickson wins a 2021 Top 50 Women in Engineering Award
IAgrE Fellow Jane Rickson, Professor of Soil Erosion and Conservation at Cranfield Soil and Agrifood…
Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland takes significant step forward
The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland – a move that could support national…