Major study reveals steep decline in number of small family farms
A major new independent study commissioned by The Prince’s Countryside Fund into the future of small family farms across the UK, has revealed a steep decline in numbers since the beginning of the century. Over the last two or three decades, small family farms have experienced profound change. The report set out to explore the […]
Scientist’s maths formula offers improved yield for flour milling and massive global impact
Research by a University of Huddersfield scientist could aid the development of new strains of wheat that yield higher quantities of extra-nutritious flour. Professor Grant Campbell is a leading expert in cereal process engineering and is based in the University’s School of Applied Sciences. The milling of wheat and the complexities of its kernel are […]
Earlham Institute – Decoding Living Systems for a better world
The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) will be changing its name to the “Earlham Institute” on June 27 2016. The Earlham Institute (EI) will build upon the research foundation developed as TGAC and continue to help answer the most fundamental questions in biological sciences today, from its home on Norwich Research Park. The institute’s genomics and […]
Farming sector should encourage more women into the industry
The farming sector needs to encourage more female participation in the industry and promote the significant role of women already working in agriculture. Those were the key messages at today’s Women in Agriculture event hosted by Scotland’s Rural College at the Royal Highland Show. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing, kicked off […]
Public survey shows positive view of farmers is on the rise
The amount of people backing British farming has increased for the fifth year running according to a NFU-commissioned survey from OnePoll. The NFU says the survey results underline how valuable the farming sector is to this country. An overwhelming majority actively support farming, with 69 per cent saying they have a favourable or very favourable […]
From farm to fork – the international launch of the N8 AgriFood Programme
The global challenges of ensuring sustainable, resilient and healthy food supplies for all is the focus of the international launch of the N8 AgriFood Programme. This innovative programme provides the catalyst for practical collaboration between industry, academia, farmers, government and researchers, and will be formally launched at a two-day summit in Manchester, UK, 21-22 June […]
Latest figures highlight Brits support for local produce
The latest figures from YouGov show that 70% of Brits think it is important that they eat locally sourced produce. When asked what produce they would be most likely to buy if a locally sourced alternative was available 66% of shoppers said eggs (compared to only 30% in 2015). Whilst 58% said milk (22% in […]
Le Jardin De Rabelais signs contract with Philips Lighting for all-year-round tomato crop growth
French tomato grower announces plans to double use of Philips LED horticultural lighting to expand production and provide consistent tomato crop taste and quality all-year round for customers Philips Lighting (Euronext Amsterdam: LIGHT), a global leader in lighting, announced a new contract with French premium tomato grower, Le Jardin de Rabelais. In conjunction with horticulture […]
Chepstow Open Farm Sunday a great success
Open Farm Sunday on Sunday 5th June proved to be a great success for farmers all over the UK who threw open their gates and invited the public in to see behind the scenes of a working farm. Over 3,000 people took advantage of the sunshine to join the Edwards family at Hanley Farm, Tidenham, […]
