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140 jobs to go at AHDB as activities wound down >More in © Tim Scrivener Large-scale job cuts are on the cards at the AHDB, as the organisation sets about scaling back its horticulture and potato sector activities, as well as seeking further efficiencies elsewhere. According to a statement, “any potential redundancies within the AHDB are required to be authorised by Defra ministers and a business case has been submitted to request approval for up to 140 full-time equivalent [jobs to go]”. The current AHDB headcount stands at 473, ...

Analysis: Could lupins solve the break crop challenge? >More in © Science Photo Library Lupins could soon feature in arable rotations across parts of the UK, offering farmers a true break crop with potentially high margins along with valuable soil-improving benefits. The seed is a high-quality protein that could replace a chunk of the imported soya used in livestock rations, being a sustainable UK-grown alternative. However, as David McNaughton, director at Soya UK points out, it is not a new crop. “It has been grown since 1996, wit...