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Agriculture in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plays a central role in livelihoods and food security. The province’s unique geography, dominated by mountains and valleys, creates both opportunities and challenges for farmers. Soil erosion, water loss, and climate variability are increasing concerns. Regenerative agriculture offers a practical way to improve productivity while restoring natural resources.

Africa’s poultry sector is undergoing a period of sustained growth, driven by rapid urbanisation, rising incomes, and increasing demand for affordable animal protein. As consumption continues to expand, structural gaps across production and distribution systems present a compelling opportunity for external partners.

Through Capital Grants in 2026, £225 million will be available to support farmers, land managers and rural businesses to deliver environmental improvements across England.

From fermentation tanks to field soils, most microbial inoculants face barriers they can’t overcome.

Interest in hemp as an animal feed ingredient has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by its favourable nutritional profile, the rise in circular bioeconomy models and increasing pressure to reduce reliance on imported protein sources such as soya.

This study was conducted to establish how growers are implementing regenerative principles into the cultivation of potatoes, explore how these principles can be applied to the UK’s soils and climate, and to create a plan for potato growers to reduce artificial inputs whilst still growing high-yielding potatoes.

You can now apply for a Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 grant to help invest in equipment and technology for your business. The fund supports farmers, growers, foresters and contractors to buy equipment and technology that improves productivity, animal health and welfare, and slurry management.

Does feeding less protein over a longer period not only reduce nitrogen losses, but also affect methane emissions? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) investigated this in a multi-year study with dairy cows.

Continuing on the theme of succession and business planning it is worth focusing on what the ambitions of the next generation might be. Often, this can be really helpful and a powerful way of setting out the agenda for change.

Farming is a long-term business. Decisions about business planning, infrastructure, environmental improvements and farm systems often take many years to deliver results. Recognising the benefits that longer agreements can bring, the Farm Tenancy Forum has published new guidance on long-term Farm Business Tenancies.

Agriculture sits at the centre of major climate and economic pressures. Farmers are being asked to produce more with fewer emissions, while innovators race to develop technologies that can unlock a more resilient, productive and climate-positive future. The challenge is not a lack of ideas, but how to scale the right ones in real farm systems, supply chains and regulatory environments.

By operating within familiar agricultural settings, these hubs improve access to care and reduce some of the practical and cultural barriers that can prevent farmers from seeking help. Market-based services offer routine health checks and confidential support on sale days and at key events, helping to identify concerns earlier and encourage open conversations around wellbeing.