Gradual on-farm changes produce long-term gains

Foxburrow Farm, a mixed arable and livestock farm in Norfolk, has reduced its carbon footprint as a result of changes to its cultivation strategy, the consequent reduction in time spent on the land, Controlled Traffic Management and decreased herbicide and insecticide use.

S Lewis

24 September 2021 鈥� 6 min read

Foxburrow Farm, a mixed arable and livestock farm in Norfolk, has reduced its carbon footprint as a result of changes to its cultivation strategy, the consequent reduction in time spent on the land, Controlled...

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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