'Sunshine Tomato' (provitamin D₃): Using precision breeding to create a tomato enriched with provitamin D₃. Building on earlier field trials, it aims to improve nutrition and help tackle vitamin D ...

LVC varieties are becoming increasingly important on the PGRO Descriptive List (DL) of spring beans, with NPZ UK's Ketu the highest yielding of three NPZ LVC varieties on the latest List. LVC stands ...

Following a successful autumn for wheat establishment, finish the weed control programme early this spring before focusing on nutrition and disease control to maximise the yield potential of wheat ...

Continuing Mr Graham said, "Cattle prices have fallen by as much as €300 per head since late last year. No beef farmer can absorb losses like that and keep going. They are being driven out of business ...

Following the passing of Nick Utting, the Trustees of the Dick Harrison Trust have unanimously appointed Robert Addison as Chairman.

Borderway UK Dairy Expo and Blondin Sires UK are pleased to announce that a complimentary hog roast, kindly sponsored by Blondin Sires UK, will take place during this year's event at Borderway Mart, ...

In a year when every last crop input will need to be justified, the multi-site fungicide ARIZONA (500g/l folpet) is one crop protection product that arable growers can rely on to pay for itself by ...

National property consultancy Carter Jonas has strengthened its Rural division, welcoming several new members to its Oxford and Winchester offices, including a new partner and two new associates.

The Dick Harrison Trust was established in 1988 to commemorate the life of Mr Dick Harrison, former Managing Director of Harrison & Hetherington Ltd, Carlisle. The aim of the Trust was to provide ...

A leading property consultancy is advising farmers to consider what some might describe as a controversial method of diversification. Henry Mawhood, Senior Surveyor at Fisher German, is looking to ...

Export prospects for British sheep meat and dairy to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are looking positive with increasing demand driven by population growth and limited regional production.

Achieving LEAF standards ensures that Fresh Direct’s growers are independently verified against a robust whole‑farm sustainability standard, driving continuous improvements in soil health, ...