Alan Spedding

Unbiased briefings about farming and rural life and retweets of stuff that interests or amuses me.

[societyofagriculture @soc_ag]

This week in The Source: insight, analysis and expert perspectives shaping the future of UK agriculture.

One highlight explores the “Medici Effect” — what agritech and biotech can learn from each other.

Read more and sign up for weekly updates:
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[societyofagriculture @soc_ag]

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[societyofagriculture @soc_ag]

If your responsibility has grown, your professional recognition should too.

Explore membership:
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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Scientists have created one of the most detailed 3D reconstructions of a human cell (eukaryotic cell) ever produced.

This groundbreaking model, often termed a "Cellular Landscape Cross-Section Through a Eukaryotic Cell," combines data from X-ray tomography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and cryo-electron microscopy to map molecular structures in extreme detail.

[Alan Spedding @RuSource]

@JohnOberg @SheilaLeahW No it’s not. It’s to prevent her suckling other cows

[societyofagriculture @soc_ag]

Join us on the National Farm Walk 🚜
Frederick Hiam Ltd | 6 May 2026 | Suffolk
Autonomous tractors. Precision tech. Vision-powered packing.
Join the Society of Agriculture for an exclusive tour of a 2,500ha fresh produce business at scale.
🔗 Book now: https://t.co/fzxKnz4Sdr

[societyofagriculture @soc_ag]

Rural Consultancy Foundation Course
21–22 Apr & 15 -16 Sept
From transitioning into consultancy to business planning, banking, tax & diversification, this 2 day residential course gives you the practical grounding to support farm and rural clients.
Book: https://t.co/Zb1VMZmGH1

[Political Cartoon @Cartoon4sale]

Ben Jennings @BJennings90 on ultra-processed foods @guardian - political cartoon gallery in London https://t.co/dePcTdnXF6

[Dave Brown @DaveBrownToons]

Tomorrow's #RoguesGallery cartoon, after #NCWyeth, for @Independent ... #ElonMusk #Tesla #MuskTrillions

[Alan Spedding @RuSource]

@KateAgValuer @WessexRichard Beautiful!!!

[Kipper Williams @KipperWilliams]

My @spectator cartoon
#Louvre

[Amenity Forum @AmenityForum]

Amenity Forum Conference 2025
8 & 9 October 2025

BASIS points are available for attending the conference and networking event. Tickets are still available to book via the website - https://t.co/faASgCh4bZ

[Amenity Forum @AmenityForum]

Amenity Forum Conference
8 & 9 October 2025

Don't forget that conference is next week !
Bookings still open - https://t.co/faASgCgwmr

We look forward to seeing you there.

[Amenity Forum @AmenityForum]

Amenity Forum - Networking Dinner
8 October 2025

Book tickets - https://t.co/faASgCh4bZ

[Farmers Guide @FarmersGuide]

Farmers facing feed shortages caused by the ongoing drought can apply for grants of up to £3,000, provided by @AddingtonFund 🙌

https://t.co/K856JYUw9s

#FarmersSupport #Drought #AgricultureGrants #FeedShortage #AddingtonFund #FarmingCommunity #UKFarming #FarmingGrants #BritishFarming

[The Rural Criminologist 🇺🇦 @DrKresedaSmith]

@HarperAdamsUni @NFUtweets @NFUCymru @NFUStweets @CLAtweets @CAupdates @tenantfarmers @NationalGamekee @AgricastParts Please share across your networks. The input of farmers/ag contractors is vital to understanding crime prevention decision-making. Thank you!

[Howemill @howemill]

Not one mention of the finances 🤦‍♀️

Academics - if you want research impact you really have to start undertaking financial modelling of the system as well as focusing on yield…

@Rothamsted

[Tom Gauld @tomgauld]

My cartoon for this weekend’s @GuardianBooks

[Journal of Art in Society @artinsociety]

Potatoes were originally cultivated in South America thousands of years ago and were introduced into Europe by the Spanish in the 16th century. There are now thousands of potato varieties worldwide ~ here’s an extraordinary collection from Bolivia

[Kate Russell @KateAgValuer]

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