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Scientists are conducting an early stage research project to explore the potential of off-world food production, to further support human space exploration and push the boundaries of innovation.

Following the news that another strain of late blight - Phytophthora infestans - with resistance to a widely used fungicide emerges, growers are being reminded that such a situation may have been avoided if the principles of

Prices £100/t down on May highs

Last autumn’s wide drilling window could add pressure to typical regional disease risks throughout 2023, growers are advised.

Sugar beet growers are facing increasing rejections at the factory this lifting campaign following frost damage and now wet weather.

A new app has been launched to aid help growers to select the most appropriate maize varieties based on specific use and location while benefiting farm profits

Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefits from up to 50 per cent higher yields in hot weather compared withelite lineslacking these genes, researchers have found.

Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefits from up to 50 per cent higher yields in hot weather compared withelite lineslacking these genes, researchers have found.

It takes years to breed, test and register new maize varieties which give UK growers the highest level of performance. Debbie James finds out more from the experts leading the maize breeding and trial work at farmer-owned co-operative Limagrain.

A new IPM Resource Toolbox has been launched to give farmers simpler to access digital resources that support a move towards using less chemistry.