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Grass weeds are a major challenge in UK agriculture and are often highly competitive in arable crops.
Some of the most common grass weeds in the UK include: Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides),…
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Intercropping is a method of planting two or more crops in close proximity to each other, either in alternate rows or in the same row. The goal of intercropping is to maximize the use of available…
ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) is a funding competition designed to support farmer-led, on-farm trials and experiments. Funded by the Department for Environment, Food…
This webinar presents practical, technical insights from Year 1 of the Scotland Bean Variety Trial, with a focus on crop performance under Scottish conditions. Aimed at farmers and agronomists, the…
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ADAS are planning the annual Nutrition Challenge to compare the effect of different spring nutrition programmes on winter feed wheat yield, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) metrics and gross margin. The…
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The IPMNET (Integrated Pest Management Network) initiative aims to improve the practical understanding and application of IPM (for pests, weeds and diseases) for farmers, and inform policy design…
The countdown is on for the BASE-UK Annual Conference 2026 — two days of farmer-led insights, expert speakers, and lively discussion.
22 January 2026
Crieff Hydro Hotel
SAOS Conference returns to Crieff Hydro on January 22nd 2026.
We’re delighted to announce that in 2026, CropTec will co-locate with LAMMA, to deliver an unmatched experience for arable farmers and industry professionals.
By bringing together these two leading…
PGRO, Thornhaugh, Peterborough
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Understanding what works on farm through Explanations, Evidence, Experimentation and Exchange.
We are developing a community that supports knowledge generation and sharing of 'what works' on-farm,…
Ben Hague (Crop Physiologist)Ben.hague@adas.co.uk
Thomas Wilkinson (Crop Physiologist)Thomas.wilkinson@adas.co.uk
Pete Berry (Crop Physiologist)Pete.berry@adas.co.uk
Key Points:
• New analysis of…
International Convention Centre Wales | 19 & 20 May 2026
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To build a socially and environmentally resilient and regenerative food system in a net zero landscape, the Sustainable Farm Networks initiative connects diverse demonstration farm networks across…
The newly launched Agroforestry Hub from Agricology brings together a wealth of practical knowledge, case studies, and research to support anyone interested in integrating trees into farming systems…
The ‘Farmer Action for Tree Resilience’ project, led by Forest Research in collaboration with the University of Exeter, CCRI, FWAG South West, and the Organic Research Centre, focuses on…
Wakelyns, encircled by conventional arable farming, stands as an oasis of trees teeming with birdsong and insects. Integrating trees for timber, energy, and fruit production into an organic crop…
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The Public Goods Tool (PG Tool) has been in constant use since its creation in 2011 (https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/our-research/research-project-library/public-goods-tool/)
Tuesday, 09 December 2025
10:30am - 2:30pm
Wigton Auction Mart, Skye Road, Wigton, Cumbria
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