Oxford Real Farming Conference: How large arable businesses have facilitated nature-friendly farming

The Oxford Real Farming Conference took a deep dive into real-time biological and regenerative practices, and how they can be facilitated at a commercial scale

Head of Arable

31 January 2024 鈥� 6 min read

Farming just north of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands, Tim Parton has farmed biologically for 14 years on his 300-hectare arable farm. During the transition, Mr Parton removed all use of fungicides,...

Understanding the mechanisms of varietal yellow rust resistance

The breakdown of the Yr15 resistance gene has highlighted the complexity of yellow rust resistance, with breeders and farmers stressing the importance of understanding different resistance mechanisms beyond headline ratings

Ashleigh Ellwood

24 June 2026 鈥� 5 min read

Arable

Cereals: 'Manage change before it manages you' warns agricultural policy adviser

Support payments are gone, tax rules have changed, and energy costs have doubled since 2019, but Cereals 2026 speakers say the farmers who adapt early will be the ones who thrive

Cedric Porter

23 June 2026 鈥� 6 min read

Arable

Growing and selling cereal products well will be the key to long-term profitability

Improving business performance and deploying a marketing strategy are the best ways to ensure the best chances of making a profit

Cedric Porter

20 June 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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