Farmers, chefs and nutritionists are coming together this Autumn to celebrate one of the UK’s most heroic vegetables. Friday 3rd October is the second British Carrot Day, created by a group of passionate UK farmers who want the nation to rediscover the versatility,...
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Carrots are the tops – British Carrot Day launches for 2025
Farmers, chefs and nutritionists are coming together this Autumn to celebrate one of the UK’s most heroic vegetables. Friday 3rd October is the second British Carrot Day, created by a group of passionate UK farmers who want the nation to rediscover the versatility,...
Carrots are the tops – 7 top facts and recipes for British Carrot Day
Farmers, chefs and nutritionists are coming together this Autumn to celebrate one of the UK’s most heroic vegetables. Friday 3rd October is the second British Carrot Day, created by a group of passionate UK farmers who want the nation to rediscover the versatility,...
Help Us Build Better Wellbeing – Share Your Voice in the Farmstrong Scotland Survey
Wellbeing charity Farmstrong Scotland has launched its annual survey for 2025 following last year's findings that revealed over one third of farmers and crofters across Scotland reported low wellbeing levels. The 2024 survey, conducted in partnership with research...
Potatoes in Practice – driving innovation and collaboration
BASF’s presence at one of the industry’s leading events, Potatoes in Practice last month, underpinned its commitment to this critical crop and gave the opportunity to exchange thoughts on the current season, showcase innovative fungicides, and share insights on their...
UK’s leading dairy competition churns out two new classes and announces the judge for 2025
Renowned as The UK’s No 1 Farm Business Event, AgriScot is set to return on Wednesday 19 November 2025, promising even more excitement and opportunity for the UK’s leading dairy competition, taking place in the main ring. The event will once again feature the nation’s...
BASF Agronomy blog featuring Tynegrain’s lead agronomist, Nick Sanderson
Nick's Top Tips for Grassweed Control: Establish a stale seedbed Invest in robust chemistry at pre-emergence Consider rotational ploughing for bromes Spring cropping remains a valuable tool Positive Outlook for 2025/26: Despite challenges, growers in Northumberland...
UK’s leading agricultural business event raises the steaks and opens pre-registration, with a new partner
AgriScot, the UK’s leading agricultural business event, has launched its pre-registration, allowing visitors to benefit from free entry and free car parking. Supported by Warrendale Wagyu, one of the UK’s leading beef supply chains, producing the highest quality...
Nutritionist backs farmers’ campaign to highlight the humble carrot
“CARROTS are one of our nation’s most versatile yet underappreciated foods,” says leading nutritionist Dr Laura Wyness. Dr Wyness, who has 20 years’ experience as an author, podcast host and public speaker on nutrition and public health, heard through a colleague...
Season update: Autumn 2025 presents rare opportunity to reduce grassweed seedbanks
Across the country autumn 2024 provided good conditions for getting on top of grassweeds and many growers have seen populations decline. With a legacy of weed seeds in the soil profile, however, maintaining the focus will be key to continued control. “Those farmers...