Technology

NFU horticulture and potatoes board chair Martin Emmett said he wanted to see a dedicated scheme for horticulture that did not ‘cross paths' with other initiatives or sectors

A new technology which utilises methane from slurry to power on-farm generators could help make biogas energy more accessible for UK dairy farmers

Agritech, a sector worth £13bn to the UK economy, has the potential to support farmers at a time when the sector is being asked to do more with less, according to Barclays

Advances in data collection technology, coupled with the use of biotechnology, have the potential to boost efficiency in the beef sector

Robert Kirk, of smaXtec, discusses what farmers should consider when thinking about applying for a grant

Speakers at a network event discussing how to build resilience in food and farming systems said while collaboration between agriculture, manufacturing, retail and policy was often encouraged, in practice it was not always straightforward

James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Amy Jackson, communications specialist in farming issues and crises

Government remains tight lipped on promised £44m funding pot

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley