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We work with research funders and providers, policy-makers and industry partners to influence science strategy and encourage knowledge exchange. Our role is to keep you informed of the latest farming practices and research and innovation.

The application of science and the adoption of innovative practices and technologies are central to modern agriculture.

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NFU joins research partners to help UK farmers increase carbon capture

Defra Secretary announces £45 million for farming innovation

EU renews glyphosate approval for further 10 years

Apply for competitions to fund innovation in farming

HSE grants emergency authorisations for maize seed treatments

Livestock sectors make positive progress on antibiotic use

Defra commits to use of methane suppressing feed in England

Access to plant protection products progressed by Defra

Past event

Join the RUMA webinar series for free this November

01 November 2023, 12:00

No Asulox for bracken control in 2024

member exclusive

Event: watch again

Watch again: How to protect your farm business from cyber crime

13 October 2023, 12:00

Controlling drift of pre-emergence herbicides

Plant protection products – where we stand on glyphosate

PPPs registration – what you need to know

Official controls for PPPs – prepare for a farm visit

Upcoming changes to rodent control – what you need to know

Buying and using professional rodenticides

Defra Secretary of State confirms glyphosate ‘is staying’

member exclusive

Minister offers commitment on parallel imports and seed treatments

Plant protection products – your questions answered

Capturing a growing trend

How you can improve nitrogen use efficiency on your farm

Update on new plant health controls on imported products

Defra and APHA issue warning after beetle larvae detected in Kent