Posts by Rachel

[ad_1] ​Recommendations for a simplified approach to regulations around precision breeding have been welcomed by the industry and could position Britain as a global hub for gene editing research and…

[ad_1] “Strawberries are the fastest growing fruit crop, with year-round demand exceeding supply. In fact, strawberries are the category leaders in the produce aisle, accounting for more than 23 percent…

[ad_1] Increasingly frequent ‘extreme’ events create a challenge but also an opportunity for agriculture if science can keep pace and answer the questions arising from farmers. The Agri-TechE REAP 2023…

[ad_1] This year’s drought and wildfires are the latest in a series of extreme events to hit Saskatchewan farmers, prompting millions of dollars of investment into strategic initiatives to improve…

[ad_1] Despite recent rainfall, the hottest June on record will have affected pasture biomass, warns Janet Montgomery of Barenbrug, a leading grass breeder. “Although pastures are in a better position…

[ad_1] Andrew Pitts is a second-generation farmer working 2,000 acres of land at Moat Farm, Northamptonshire. He hosts the Hutchinsons’ Helix Technology Development Farm at Whiston, which gives him early…

[ad_1] Currently peas are not used as a protein source in human foods as they taint the taste; but it could a significant market, as the UK imports half a…

[ad_1] It’s Wimbledon week so the focus is on strawberries – one of the great success stories for innovation in fruit production. Breeding at East Malling has resulted in an…

[ad_1] “Producing for food, nature and climate” was the phrase frequently used by Janet Hughes of Defra as she gave a pragmatic presentation to a packed hall at Groundswell 2023.…

[ad_1] The role of automation and new technology in addressing the issues of labour shortages in the food chain cannot be overstated, according to an independent report produced by a…