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09 September 2026

Farmer-led research

Good Gardeners International: Trials at the demo farm

We spoke to Richard Higgins, Chairman at Good Gardeners International, to hear about the trials taking place on their demo farm in Pontypridd, South Wales.

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09 September 2026

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Non Chemical Bracken Management - Discussions at the National Heathland Conference
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09 September 2026

Farmer-led research

How the extreme summer impacted on-farm research
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23 July 2026

Farmer-led research

Groundswell 2026