The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

Scientists recreate 10,000-year-old wheat cross to isolate lost traits

The historic cross has been created in the glasshouse and lab, allowing their scientists to access diverse and previously lost traits

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
clock • 2 min read
Scientists recreate 10,000-year-old wheat cross to isolate lost traits

Scientists believe that one of the earliest bread making wheat varieties was created more than 10,000 years ago, through the cross-pollination of Emmer wheat and the related weed species, wild goat grass....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Arable

Moisture sets the pace for autumn drilling
Arable

Moisture sets the pace for autumn drilling

Ashleigh Ellwood
Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 24 September 2026 • 3 min read
UK wheat prices remain elevated, while Egypt diversifies away from Russia and Ukraine
Arable

UK wheat prices remain elevated, while Egypt diversifies away from Russia and Ukraine

Get all the latest analysis on the latest trends in the grain markets from Farmers Guardian

Farmers Guardian
Farmers Guardian
clock 24 September 2026 • 4 min read
Dry summer takes its toll on potatoes
Arable

Dry summer takes its toll on potatoes

In the last of our series, we catch up with two agronomists in contrasting parts of the country to see how the 2026 potato crop has fared after the exceptionally hot and dry season

Ashleigh Ellwood
Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 24 September 2026 • 4 min read