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03 October 2025

Farmer-led research

FNZ Maize field lab triallists named runners up in Soil Carbon Farmers of the Year Awards

We are excited to share that Malcolm and Catherine Barrett, triallists in the Farm Net Zero Maize Field Lab, have been named runners-up in the Soil Carbon Farmer Awards.

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10 September 2025

Animal welfare

Launch of new Trees for Livestock Health field lab learning network
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27 August 2025

Farmer-led research

Field Lab Update: Bean Variety Trials in Scotland
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15 April 2025

Farmer-led research

New farmer-led innovation fund launching – Applications open 28 April