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.

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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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September Ram Sales with Trade Up Opportunity Show Increase Year Over Year

At a recent auction, a Texel shearling tup fetched a top price of £2,000, leading the trade at North West Auctions’ annual event. Other Texel shearlings sold for up to

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Farmers Face Record-Low Yields in Most Challenging Harvest Yet

August has been a mixed month for farmers, with some facing challenging harvest conditions while others, like John Pawsey from Shimpling, have had a surprisingly smooth run. Despite the overall

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Early Signs of Hearing Loss in Farmers: Why Ignoring Them Could Be Dangerous

A beef producer in her 60s, Fiona Gover, is sharing her journey of overcoming midlife hearing loss and the importance of addressing this issue following new evidence linking it to

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How Building Materials Market Trends Impact New Farm Projects

The rate of inflation for building materials is finally starting to cool after a period of soaring prices, although some prices remain high. Construction material inflation initially dropped during the

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Innovative Potato Growing Techniques for Reduced Inputs and Carbon Footprint

At a recent two-day potato event in Lincolnshire, innovative techniques were showcased to help reduce soil movement, lower growing costs, and measure emissions in potato production. The Transformative Reduced Input

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Everything farmers should know about bluetongue: a comprehensive guide

The current outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) is expected to worsen before it improves, according to industry leaders. Since the initial case in late August, BTV-3 has been

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Defra reveals significant underspend of £358m over three years

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has criticized Defra for failing to distribute around £130m in funding to farmers, calling it a setback for the agriculture sector. This shortfall was disclosed

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