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The UK could plant its smallest area of potatoes ever in 2022, making the country more reliant on imports

Yamaha expands range with model and options

The Australian harvest is being disrupted by rainfall, a common feature of a La Nina in Australia

Davidstow Creamery Direct chairman Stephen Bone said the move would be welcomed by members and was much needed

Ten Morrisons farms will have insect ‘mini farms’ installed to provide natural food for free range hens

While financial support from the Government is becoming more targeted, opportunities still exist for farmers to access grants which could facilitate improvements or perhaps a new direction of travel. 

Andy Cureton, head of research and partnerships of UK Research and Innovation says agritech can help UK agriculture and horticulture overcome the challenges it faces.

Now open for English arable and horticultural growers under the Farming Transformation Fund, water management grants could be very appealing to those looking to install new infrastructure.

Managing rising costs, negotiating higher contract prices and the fallout of the vote against continuing the AHDB potato levy were the major topics of conversation at British Potatoes.

With a range of grants available to farming businesses, Charlie Fowler, agri-business consultant at Fisher German, offers his advice on applying for funding.