Research News

More than 1,700 farms on the outskirts of English towns and cities have disappeared in the past 15 years, the Campaign to Protect Rural England warns.

New research led by KAUST scientists shows the first molecular events that give wheat immunity against stem rust.

Daniel Zeichner MP had mixed messages for the farming community as he addressed the Norfolk Farming Conference. Sarah Juggins reports.

Food and finance businesses including McCain Foods, McDonald’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Waitrose & Partners, NatWest and Barclays have joined forces to launch the Routes to Regen project.

Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar products can be available for British consumers within two years, the Food Standards Agency has confirmed.

When RAGT launched Europe’s first winter wheat variety with BYDV resistance five years ago, Kent farmer Richard Budd believed the trait could be a potential game changer when it comes to early drilling.

The BBRO’s conference in early February discussed a ‘to do’ list for the 2025 crop, and offered insights into the challenges ahead. Rachel Hicks reports.

Over £2 million have been invested in scientific research to help prevent food shortages that could potentially trigger civil unrest in the UK.

British-produced hummus, tofu and marmalade will be a common sight on our supermarket shelves by 2080, scientists say.

A major study by the University of Exeter and The Farming Community Network will help to come up with new solutions for improving the health and well-being of women working in agriculture.

The UK farmland market continued to demonstrate resilience in 2024 with small rises in the value of arable and grassland. Looking forward to 2025, farm and estate property consultancy Carter Jonas believes there are many reasons to be optimistic about the year ahead.  

According to a large UK study, an equivalent to a glass of milk a day can help reduce their risk of bowel cancer.