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Natural England and Environment Agency, Defra are consulting on their future as part of the periodic Triennial Review of arm’s length bodies. The consultation places a straight forward choice between “enhanced” joint-working and better coordination of delivery (option 1) or a new, merged agency (option 2).

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Crop Protection Association appoint a new CEO

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RT Hon David Willetts opens LED4CROPS

The Minister for Universities and Science officially opened the LED 4 Crops facility at STC […]

Great Yorkshire Show School Gardens Winner

Some 80 primary schools participate in this growing competition . The children also have to […]

STC entomologist leads National Insect Week and meets HRH The Prince of Wales

Dr Luke Tilley, entomologist at STC, has coordinated a successful National Insect Week. The week’s […]

Enhancing the Value of farm visits, Launch event report

Andrew Percy MP for Goole formally launched the 2012 programme of  DoC videos ‘Enhancing the […]

NFU launch PR campaign on farming contribution to food in UK

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Farming Today: Growing plants under LEDs could lead to farming in underground bunkers and city high-rises.

Sarah Falkingham visits Stockbridge Technology Centre to see an indoor farm in action. Click Here […]

Mark Holdstock from the NFU's British Farmer & Grower Magazine finds out more about Mr Graham Ward, Winner of the 'Outstanding Contribution to the Industry' award

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Defra appoint new Chief Scientist Prof Boyd

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