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15 April 2025

Farmer-led research

New farmer-led innovation fund launching – Applications open 28 April

From 28 April 2025, farmers, growers, and foresters in England will be able to apply for a new round of funding to help trial and test practical solutions to real on-farm challenges, with fully funded, free support from the ADOPT Support Hub. 

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27 January 2025

Nutrient management

Highlights from the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC)
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07 January 2025

Nutrient management

Farmer led results show the benefits of intercropping
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22 November 2024

Nature friendly weed control

Cattle replace chemicals in trials to control bracken and restore habitats