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The future is orange - farmers explore cutting-edge carrot tech and research

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04.10.2025

The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) held its annual demonstration day in Honingham, between Norwich and Dereham, to share insights between farmers, seed breeders and industry professionals.

The British Carrot Growers Association's 2025 demonstration day was hosted by Tompsett Growers in Honingham, near Norwich(Image: Chris Hill)

Visitors toured 85 trial plots, comparing carrot varieties for characteristics ranging from root colour, shape and length to potential yields and disease resistance.

Meanwhile, 30 exhibition stands showcased agri-tech innovations and machinery including optical colour sorters, laser weeders, autonomous farming robots and precision seed drills.

READ MORE: British Carrot Day 2025 - nine amazing facts about carrots

Ian Hall, farms director at Tompsett Burgess Growers at the British Carrot Growers Association's 2025 demonstration day in Honingham, near Norwich(Image: Chris........

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