Morley Farms – a lot more than a farm
There is a lot more happening at Morley Farms than just farming. To explain, Farm Manager David Jones describes the farm, the farming resource and the many other types of work underway in every field.
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Encouraging a switch to a systems approach to farming
Another younger researcher helped by TMAF is Joe Martlew. Now a Yorkshire-based applied research agronomist with Niab, he works across a broad range of topics with companies, supply chains, farmers and other businesses by translating science into practice. “I started off studying biology at university, just because I was interested in it. I’m from a…
Reflection on 18 years of New Farming Systems Experiments at Morley during Agri-Tech Week 2025
You are invited to find out about the New Farming Systems Experiments. Initiated in 2007, this series of large scale fully replicated long-term studies seeks to develop bio-sustainable cropping systems for conventional arable cropping. Find out more during Agri-Tech Week 2025.
Day in the life of a TMAF-supported first-year PhD student in nematology and plant pathology
The third example of current TMAF support for younger scientists features Alex Smart. In her first year of her PhD, she describes the balancing act between coursework, literature reviews, academic papers, learning new lab techniques, and starting pilot experiments.
Set on the goal of sustainable sugar beet
The next in our series on the outcome of TMAF support for younger scientists focusses on the work and ambition of Dr Georgina Barratt. As Head of Crop Production with BBRO her goals are clear, for farming and for her own professional development.
TMAF helps youngsters learn at the Aylsham Show
TMAF prioritises investing in ways to help children and young people understand more about farming in the region and where their food comes from. That’s why we supported a major attraction at the Aylsham Show 2025.
Rewards of TMAF investment in young science
TMAF prioritises investment in research and careers of younger scientists. Dr David Clarke explains what drew him to a career in agricultural science and how farming, farmers and TMAF are helping fulfil his career ambitions.
Morley Open Day 2025 a great success
The 2025 Morley Open Day this summer attracted a record number of more than 250 farmers, advisors and others. In what has been a very challenging year, there was lots of interest in varietal performance but also the opportunities for year-long learning from Morley’s partners and service providers.
TMAF-supported Saxmundham trials still relevant after 125 years
A 125th birthday is worth celebrating. To mark well over a century of work, farmers, agronomists & researchers walked the plots of the long term and TMAF-supported Saxmundham field trials in Suffolk to reflect on what’s been learned and questions being posed by the experiments today.
Management training open to applications
TMAF recognises that getting the right training – at every career stage – brings major benefits, personally, professionally and to the business or organisations you work in. That’s why we share that the application window has opened for the next management development scheme run by the John Edgar Trust.