Maria Sanchez completed her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences from the University of California, Davis, in the USA. Her studies focused on plant genetics and biotechnology, with an emphasis on developing disease-resistant crop varieties. Maria has contributed to several research projects aimed at improving crop resilience to climate change and is now pursuing her Master's degree in Plant Breeding.

Labour needs to back up its words with action: Invest in resources for change

The tendency of those in power to blame their predecessors for current challenges is a common trait in government. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss famously blamed the country’s economic woes

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Case IH launches updated AF9 and AF10 rotary combines for improved harvesting efficiency.

Case IH has provided a sneak peek of what to expect from their upcoming combines with the introduction of two new AF series rotary harvesters at the Farm Progress Show

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Farm-Fueled Summer Adventures Lead to a Successful Return to School

As September arrives, the Evans family transitions back to the school routine, bringing a sense of quietness to their once bustling home. Despite the usual feelings of guilt that come

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Agtech Seedlings: H-2A Worker Management App Solves Seasonal Farm Challenges

A new seasonal agricultural worker platform has been launched to address challenges faced by H-2A visa workers and their employers. H2 Organizer and its companion app, MiChamba, offer a digital

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Shade Project and Apprenticeship Program Boost Summer Production for Farmer Focus

Summer has flown by in the blink of an eye, possibly due to a slow start to the season or taking my holiday in the middle instead of the end.

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Luxurious Sporting Estate Potential: Twin Farms in Dorset

Two adjacent farms in Dorset are hitting the market simultaneously this month as the current owners prepare for their retirement from farming. Cruxton Farm and Greenford Farm, located near Dorchester,

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Premium Organic Spring Wheat and Bean Bicropping Generates Significant Profits

A successful organic harvest of spring milling wheat intercropped with beans at Devon farmer George Greed’s farm near Exeter is poised to achieve a substantial milling premium. The hard, red

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Defra’s board of directors sees resignation of Baroness Rock

Baroness Kate Rock, well-known for her advocacy for tenant farmers and author of the Rock Review, has been removed from her position as a non-executive director in Defra by environment

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Livestock Farmer Sharon Hammond Celebrates 90 Years and Counting

Sharon Hammond, a livestock farmer from Powys, has been involved in farming for five decades. In honor of Farmers Weekly’s 90th anniversary, she reflects on her journey through the years

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Improve strawberry taste with a cutting-edge tech platform

Fresh strawberries can be difficult to find at supermarkets these days, with many lacking the quality and freshness of homegrown or locally sourced berries. Steve Statler, a food safety expert

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