Pioneering Norwich plant scientist 'excited' by award of £8m research fellowship

A pioneering Norwich scientist has been awarded a prestigious £8m Royal Society fellowship to take her cutting-edge plant research to "another level".

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Chris Hill

Free water workshops will help farmers tackle drought and flooding challenges

A series of free water workshops will be held this autumn to help Norfolk farmers tackle increasing drought and flooding challenges.

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Chris Hill

Pioneering Norwich plant scientist 'excited' by award of £8m research fellowship

A pioneering Norwich scientist has been awarded a prestigious £8m Royal Society fellowship to take her cutting-edge plant research to "another level".

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Chris Hill

College's inspired chef lecturer 'honoured' to win Food Hero award

A chef and educator who has made it his mission to broaden people's understanding of East Anglian produce has been honoured with a Food and Drink...

30.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

British Sugar factories set to steam into action as beet harvest nears

British Sugar has announced the start dates for its four processing factories as East Anglia's annual sugar beet harvest approaches.

29.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

'Ghost pond' project revives lost wildlife - and digs up relics from the 1950s

A 'ghost pond' restoration project in the Wensum valley is reviving lost farmland wildlife - while also digging up fascinating historical relics...

28.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

Aylsham Show's supreme champion finally wins top cattle trophy after 27 years

Trophy winners at the Aylsham Show included an "emotional" victory for a Norfolk farmer who finally landed the top cattle prize after 27 years...

27.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

Spectacular entertainment wows a 17,500-strong crowd at sun-drenched Aylsham Show

Baking-hot Bank Holiday sunshine brought a bumper 17,500-strong crowd out for a day of spectacular countryside entertainment at the Aylsham Show.

27.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

Step back in time to a 1930s harvest at Strumpshaw Trosh

A bygone farm machine double act dating back more than 90 years will be reunited during a traditional harvest spectacle at this year's Strumpshaw...

24.08.2025 2

Chris Hill

Extreme weather contrasts spark huge swings in farmers' buying choices

Extreme weather changes from deluge to drought have prompted huge swings in farmers' purchasing demands, said industry procurement experts.

24.08.2025 3

Chris Hill

Step back in time to a 1930s harvest at Strumpshaw Trosh

A bygone farm machine double act dating back more than 90 years will be reunited during a traditional harvest spectacle at this year's Strumpshaw...

24.08.2025 3

Chris Hill

Nature-friendly farm schemes left in limbo as stewardship agreements end

The government has been urged to extend support for farms as thousands of Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements are due to end in...

23.08.2025 3

Chris Hill

Farmers urged to grasp income opportunities from expanding biodiversity market

Farmers across East Anglia have been urged to explore the revenue opportunities from a rapidly-expanding new biodiversity market.

23.08.2025 3

Chris Hill

Surprise harvest treats delivered to farmers to raise mental health awareness

Food-filled goodie bags are being delivered to East Anglian farmers as a token of appreciation for their harvest efforts - and to raise mental health...

23.08.2025 3

Chris Hill

New president to lead conservation charity at 'crucial time for our countryside'

One of Norfolk's most respected public figures has been appointed president of a leading rural conservation charity at a "crucial time for our...

22.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

Chief vet warns of rising bird flu risk in coastal counties and game flocks

A growing threat of avian flu in coastal counties has sparked warnings for bird keepers to tighten up their biosecurity measures - particularly those...

22.08.2025 9

Chris Hill

'A towering figure' - Tributes paid to veteran farmer and journalist David Richardson

A nationally-respected Norfolk farmer, broadcaster and writer recognised as a "towering figure" within his industry has died at the age of 87.

21.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

This summer's Aylsham Show set to be 'one of the best yet', say organisers

Aylsham Show organisers said this summer's Bank Holiday spectacular at Blickling Park is set to be "one of the best yet".

21.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

Farm's ambitious 'Habitat Bank' nature project will use money from developers

A Breckland farm has launched an ambitious "Habitat Bank" nature restoration project - which will be funded using private investment from developers.

17.08.2025 2

Chris Hill

Former student shares evocative memories of Norfolk farming college in the 1950s

More than 70 years after joining the Norfolk School of Agriculture, a former student has shared his memories of the early origins of what is now...

16.08.2025 6

Chris Hill

British Sugar agrees reduced price with beet farmers amid 'challenging conditions'

British Sugar has struck a deal with East Anglia's sugar beet farmers for a reduced contract price for the 2026/27 crop amid "challenging market...

16.08.2025 10

Chris Hill

Chaplain reveals shocking suicide toll among East Anglia's farm community

A farm chaplain says he has been advised of four suicides in the last month from within East Anglia's struggling rural communities.

16.08.2025 7

Chris Hill

Former student shares evocative memories of Norfolk farming college in the 1950s

More than 70 years after joining the Norfolk School of Agriculture, a former student has shared his memories of the early origins of what is now...

16.08.2025 9

Chris Hill

Policymakers must learn from 'nationally significant' drought, warn farmers

Farming leaders have called on policymakers to learn from the current drought to ensure future environmental payment schemes protect food producers.

15.08.2025 3

Chris Hill

Ukrainian farmers finally make long-awaited visit to East Anglia

Determined farmers from war-torn Ukraine have finally made a long-awaited visit to their agricultural machinery supplier in East Anglia.

15.08.2025 2

Chris Hill

Farm leaders welcome new 'fair dealing' regulations for pork supply chain

Pig farming leaders have welcomed new "fair dealing" regulations aimed at improving fairness in the pork supply chain.

15.08.2025 2

Chris Hill

'World's first' raspberry-picking robot tested in ground-breaking farm trial

A pioneering raspberry-picking robot has been put through its paces in a "ground-breaking" agri-tech trial at a Norfolk fruit farm.

14.08.2025 4

Chris Hill

New director appointed to lead 'essential' farming mental health charity

A new director has been appointed to lead an "essential" mental health charity which supports farmers and rural communities across East Anglia.

13.08.2025 9

Chris Hill

Family's flourishing berry business aims to get more people growing their own fruit

A Norfolk family's flourishing berry business is hoping to inspire more people to grow their own fruit at home.

27.07.2025 2

Chris Hill

Nostalgic tractor spreads mental health messages in memory of Norfolk farmer

A vintage tractor has been painted with a mental health charity's logo to help prompt potentially life-saving conversations in memory of a much-loved...

26.07.2025 6

Chris Hill

Nostalgic tractor spreads mental health messages in memory of Norfolk farmer

A vintage tractor has been painted with a mental health charity's logo to help prompt potentially life-saving conversations in memory of a much-loved...

26.07.2025 9

Chris Hill

Scientists aim to 're-wire plant immunity' to help protect vital food crops

Norwich plant scientists have launched an ambitious research programme seeking to "borrow immunity principles" from all forms of life to protect...

25.07.2025 5

Chris Hill

Scientists aim to 're-wire plant immunity' to help protect vital food crops

Norwich plant scientists have launched an ambitious research programme seeking to "borrow immunity principles" from all forms of life to protect...

25.07.2025 10

Chris Hill

‘Significant’ 1,100-acre fenland arable farm is up for sale at £13.5m

A "significant" fenland farm with more than 1,100 acres of productive arable land is up for sale with a guide price of £13.5m.

25.07.2025 8

Chris Hill

Farmers demand urgent rethink on tax raid which will 'severely damage rural economy'

East Anglia's farming leaders have implored the government to consider all alternatives before pushing ahead with inheritance tax changes which would...

24.07.2025 5

Chris Hill

Canine design revealed for dog-themed 'mega maze' at farm's family fun park

Families and their four-legged friends will be welcomed to a dog-themed maize maze which opens next week near Great Yarmouth.

20.07.2025 2

Chris Hill

Heatwaves and drought hit harvest yields - but farmers say 'it could have been worse'

Heatwaves and drought have taken a toll on East Anglia's crop yields - but farmers said early results from this summer's harvest are not as bad...

20.07.2025 10

Chris Hill

Abstraction bans relaxed after rain-starved farmers appeal for water access

Around 150 East Anglian farmers will be allowed to resume watering rain-starved crops after the Environment Agency (EA) was persuaded to relax a...

19.07.2025 3

Chris Hill

Wildfire risk in tinder-dry fields sparks call for action from farming leaders

Farming leaders have called for action from government, fire services, councils and the public to minimise a rising risk of wildfires on tinder-dry...

18.07.2025 6

Chris Hill

Wensum valley farmers told why soil health depends on 'roots not shoots'

An international expert has told Norfolk farmers why good soil health depends more on the roots below ground than the leaves above it.

18.07.2025 10

Chris Hill

'Dynamic' young farm vet celebrates national award success

A young Norfolk farm vet who has become a "dynamic leader" in poultry health and welfare has been honoured with a national industry accolade.

16.07.2025 6

Chris Hill

Farmer's frustration at sudden ban on abstracting water for drought-hit onion fields

A frustrated Norfolk farmer fears for his crops after a sudden ban on water abstraction left him unable to irrigate drought-hit onion fields.

15.07.2025 4

Chris Hill

Blueberry growers put their faith in technology to replace costly harvest workforce

Norfolk blueberry growers have put their faith in automated harvesting technology to secure the future viability of their crop - by replacing an...

13.07.2025 2

Chris Hill

Norfolk farm manager defends bold new contracting venture - 45 miles from home

A leading Norfolk farm manager has called for more unity and less "negativity" in the industry after defending his decision to grasp a contracting...

12.07.2025 8

Chris Hill

Enterprising young livestock farmers share £12,000 industry prize

Two enterprising young Norfolk livestock farmers have shared a £12,000 industry prize aimed at boosting career opportunities in agriculture.

12.07.2025 10

Chris Hill

Norfolk farm manager defends bold new contracting venture - 45 miles from home

A leading Norfolk farm manager has called for more unity and less "negativity" in the industry after defending his decision to grasp a contracting...

12.07.2025 8

Chris Hill

Norfolk is at the top of the tree in farmland bird count - for seventh year running

For the seventh year running, Norfolk was the top contributor in a national farmland bird count which has underlined the importance of...

12.07.2025 8

Chris Hill

Enterprising young livestock farmers share £12,000 industry prize

Two enterprising young Norfolk livestock farmers have shared a £12,000 industry prize aimed at boosting career opportunities in agriculture.

12.07.2025 7

Chris Hill

City children get their first taste of farming life as tractor trundles into school

Dozens of Norwich school children enjoyed their first experiences of farming life when a tractor brought the farm into the city.

09.07.2025 7

Chris Hill

City children get their first taste of farming life as tractor trundles into school

Dozens of Norwich school children enjoyed their first experiences of farming life when a tractor brought the farm into the city.

09.07.2025 10

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