In an ordinary field in a quiet part of east England, a unique experiment is taking root. "When I tell people what I'm doing here, they think I'm joking," says Nadine Mitschunas, the UK's first and ...

In the next 50-odd years, Britons could be enjoying diets rich in locally-grown sorghum, okra, chickpeas, and oranges. According to the results of an unprecedented new mapping study, researchers have ...

One of the driest potato growing seasons in living memory has proved challenging for growers across the UK. We spoke to four ...

The decline in UK wildflower meadows not only threatens wildlife, say experts, but could drive up certain food prices ...

Scientists have discovered how one of the world’s most destructive plant diseases manages to slip past crops’ defences - a breakthrough that could help farmers grow stronger, more resilient plants.

Farmer engagement and more crop research are key to unlocking significant PV potential on Great Britain’s farms, according to the authors of new University of Sheffield research on agrivoltaics. In ...

Beyond the disruption to Ukraine's food exports, the war is jeopardizing the country's long-term ability to remain the ...