Exploiting novel wheat genotypes for regenerative agriculture

Young wheat plants growing in a field in the UK

Funded by The Morley Agricultural Foundation (TMAF) and the JC Mann Trust, NIAB is conducting multi-disciplinary research encompassing agronomy, genetics and molecular plant physiology to assess novel wheat genotypes in regenerative agriculture conditions.

Following a rotation based on winter wheat, trials will rotate across well-characterised experimental sites in East Anglia, with a known history of management. Fully replicated plot trials will evaluating the performance of new wheat genetic material (including resynthesised wheat (SHW) lines), under regenerative agricultural practices and lower nitrogen inputs.

The project ultimately aims to support growers and agronomists to produce high quantity and quality grains at low cost, and with limited environmental impact.

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NIAB is looking for farmers to share their experience of growing different wheat varieties in regenerative agriculture systems. Take our survey, so we can better understand which wheat varieties are widely cultivated and favoured by growers under these principles. Thank you for your support.