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A leading agrifood expert has claimed crops will not be grown in fields in 30 years’ time.

Analysis of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) using the Anderson Centre’s set of model farms has shown the extent of the impact that BPS cuts will have on farm incomes in 2023.

A group of farmers are taking part in what is believed to be the first ever field trial of wheat to see if itÌýhas geneticÌýresistant to slugs.

Potato cyst nematode (PCN) is already costing the seed potato sector £25 million per year, but this figure could rise to £125m per year.

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in London’s Covent Garden

It follows the first UK edition of Casa Brasil held recently in Londons Covent Garden

Milling wheat samples from harvest 2022 are displaying a lower percentage protein content, which is thought to be a result of limited nitrogen uptake due to hot and dry weather at the time of final application.

Welsh Government wants the country to grow more of its own fruit and veg. But will the horticulture start-up grant be enough to tempt farmers to diversify?