Systems
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This topic refers to the whole food supply chain, from farm fork, and all the products and services that contribute to food production.
Wheat field
Wheat is the most widly grown crop in the UK. Nationally yields average around 8 t/ha/
meadow
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Natural capital refers to the stock of natural resources and ecosystems that provide essential benefits and services to agriculture. In the context of farming, natural capital encompasses the fertile…
Marketing
Marketing is important for any business and in agriculture this is no different.
Share resources, ideas and experiences on running successful agri-businesses.
drone
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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, are being increasingly used in agriculture to improve farming efficiency and productivity.
Carbon Footprint
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The number of tools and calculators available can be daunting. None are necessarily right or wrong, the appropriate tool for you depends on the question you are asking.
Dark edged bee fly (Bombylius major) on cowslip
Insect pollinators are crucial for UK agriculture, enabling vital crop pollination for increased yields and quality. Crops like apples, pears, and oilseed rape rely on bees, butterflies, and more.…
Virus lifecycle
Crop viruses pose a significant threat to global agriculture by causing yield losses and reducing food security. These viruses primarily infect a wide range of economically important crops, including…
Farmers sharing and developing ideas
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Farm-centric research generally involves On-Farm Experimentation and may be better described as 'Farm Action Research', i.e. research conducted at least in part by and for beneficiaries who also farm…