Defeat of Ag Bill amendment to ban low-standard imports highlights Tory divisions

A Government decision to reject an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have banned low-standard food imports has highlighted growing divisions among the Conservative Party leadership and its backbenchers on the issu

Abi Kay

13 October 2020 鈥� 2 min read

A Government decision to reject an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have banned low-standard food imports has highlighted growing divisions among the Conservative Party leadership and its...

Understanding the mechanisms of varietal yellow rust resistance

The breakdown of the Yr15 resistance gene has highlighted the complexity of yellow rust resistance, with breeders and farmers stressing the importance of understanding different resistance mechanisms beyond headline ratings

Ashleigh Ellwood

24 June 2026 鈥� 5 min read

Arable

Cereals: 'Manage change before it manages you' warns agricultural policy adviser

Support payments are gone, tax rules have changed, and energy costs have doubled since 2019, but Cereals 2026 speakers say the farmers who adapt early will be the ones who thrive

Cedric Porter

23 June 2026 鈥� 6 min read

Arable

Growing and selling cereal products well will be the key to long-term profitability

Improving business performance and deploying a marketing strategy are the best ways to ensure the best chances of making a profit

Cedric Porter

20 June 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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