James Armstrong

@KWSUKLtd Assistant Wheat Breeder | John Innes Centre and HAU grad | occasionally seen joyriding tractors around Lincs 🌾

[KWS UK Ltd @KWSUKLtd]

Lincolnshire farmer Jimmy Armstrong is trialling KWS Aintree, the highest-yielding wheat on this year’s RL.

Developed with input from his son James, KWS Assistant wheat breeder, they share insights on the variety and Jimmy’s experience.

Follow its progress to harvest.

[KWS UK Ltd @KWSUKLtd]

Last week we caught up with father & son, James Armstrong, Assistant Wheat Breeder at KWS, and Lincs farmer Jimmy Armstrong. Jimmy is trialling new feed wheat KWS Aintree, topping the Recommended List at 110% yield. Drilled after sugar beet, we’ll follow the crop over the season.

[KWS UK Ltd @KWSUKLtd]

As we reach the close of what has been another challenging year for agriculture, there has never been a more important time to recognise the vital role of British food production. Farming and agriculture remain the backbone of the UK’s food supply, essential not only for feeding the nation, but also for supporting jobs, protecting the environment, strengthening the rural economy, and preserving the landscapes we all cherish.

At KWS, as we gather around the table this Christmas, we’ll be taking a moment to appreciate the journey of the food on our plates. One farmer feeds 150 people - at Christmas and all year round.

From everyone at KWS, Merry Christmas. #YourSeedPartner

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

Another year, another rotation around the perfect tree 🌳 #wheatbreeding

[KWS UK Ltd @KWSUKLtd]

🌾 KWS Dawsum being combined on Scotgrove Farm in Bardney, Lincs.

This field was a mix of blow-away sand and heavy boulder clay — the Dawsum performed extremely well considering the tough year we've had, doing just over 11t/ha.

It's great to see results like this, as they highlight Dawsum’s reliable performance across seasons and shows why it remains a top choice on the farm.✅

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

@OOOfarmer Blimey, dreading doing selections in the field this year!

[KWS UK Ltd @KWSUKLtd]

Great news for UK wheat growers!🌾UK Flour Millers has announced that KWS Vibe is confirmed as a full UKFM Group 1 variety, upgrading its provisional rating from 2024. 👏

It offers high protein, strong disease resistance, and top breadmaking quality.

👉 https://t.co/LzSDqjqzGj

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

Delighted to see 8 of our wheat varieties added to this year’s RL with at least one in every quality group! 🌾

[KWS UK Ltd @KWSUKLtd]

It's a massive year for KWS varieties being added to the AHDB 2025/26 Recommended List. 🍾

This year, eight new wheat varieties and four new barleys have been added to the list, covering all groups.

Take a look at our press release on our website: https://t.co/EwJqii4S7E

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

Spring wheat breeding nursery going in, could only dream of conditions like this a month ago! 🚜💨🌾

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

@nhojymiles @KWSUKLtd @KWS_Group Ideal viewing platform to see Dodds freeze on the back of the plant row drill 😉

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

There are 2 drills somewhere amongst the fog! Foot down Friday in the @KWSUKLtd wheat breeding nursery 🚜💨🌾 #plantbreeding

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

@mays_farm @KWSUKLtd @KWS_Group Blimey must be a proper pea soup! Excellent, hope it goes in well🤞

[Rhys Jones @rhysjonesagric]

Reposting after a couple of weeks to add a closing date of 23/6/2024. We are looking for somebody to operate machinery but also to help with other aspects of a diverse regenerative, nature-friendly farm. Applications from all walks of life are warmly received. More info in reply:

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

@dr_andy_wilcox @dines_louisa @HarperAdamsUni @AgrovistaUK @KWSUKLtd He is the breeder!

[Louisa Dines @dines_louisa]

Great first day of our @HarperAdamsUni final year road trip to the East visiting @AgrovistaUK and @KWSUKLtd

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

@dines_louisa @HarperAdamsUni @AgrovistaUK @KWSUKLtd Hope you all enjoyed it, looking forward to seeing who might want to consider a job as a plant breeder when I check the crossing results tomorrow 😉

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

Always a pleasure to give talks like this, enjoy the Cambridge night life Jim!

[Jim Monaghan @vegprof]

Next stop - KWS. Excellent visit with James Armstrong. Another superb ex-HAU croppy. ⁦@naked_barley⁩ ⁦@HarperAdamsUni⁩ ⁦⁦@dines_louisa⁩ ⁦@KWSUKLtd⁩

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

Always a great event to watch! 🚜💨🎄

https://t.co/Q3ZiXcMwtK

[KWS UK Ltd @KWSUKLtd]

KWS UK Station Technician, Jenson May will be participating in the @GHHospice care Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour on Saturday! 🎄🎅🏽

Up to 200 tractors and farm vehicles covered in festive lights and decorations will be driving though Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin. 🚜

The aim of the tractor run is to raise £50,000 in donations, which will pay for five days of care over the festive season.

[James Armstrong @james_legweak]

@AndyChen_Wheat @Limagrain @canterraseeds Congratulations Andy, very well deserved!

[KWS UK Ltd @KWSUKLtd]

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You will gain an insight into a successful plant breeding company through a bespoke, extensive training programm.🌱

To find out more or apply, click here 👉https://t.co/BW4J6jFXQn