Practical Insights from Global Research
Bitesize Guides are short, practical summaries of insights from Nuffield Farming Scholarship reports. They bring together key ideas, experiences and recommendations from the extensive Nuffield Farming research library and present them in a concise, easy-to-read format for farmers and industry professionals to turn into action.
We are proud to be in partnership with Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) to deliver the Bitesize Guides, with each guide highlighting key findings through:
- Talking Points – core ideas and discussion themes
- In Practice – examples of how insights are applied on farms or in businesses
- Putting it into Action – practical prompts for applying ideas
Every guide includes a TinyURL link and QR code to the original Nuffield report, where readers can explore the research, case studies and discussions in more detail.
This initiative is supported by the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust, Central Region Farmers Trust and Gloucestershire Agricultural House Foundation.
Available Bitesize Guides
The following Bitesize Guides are now available to read. More Bitesize Guides are planned to explore additional topics of practical importance to UK agriculture.
Bitesize Guide: Routes to Regen
This Bitesize Guide is designed to provide a range of ideas to help anyone who is interested in exploring regenerative agriculture, what it is and how it is being practiced across the globe.
Bitesize Guide: Novel proteins and feed efficiencies
This Bitesize Guide is designed to provide a range of ideas to help anyone who is interested in exploring alternatives to mainstream options such as soya. With an increasing focus on sustainability, soya in particular has come under scrutiny, driving farmers to look for alternative protein sources. This Bitesize Guide covers a wide range of options, including home-grown proteins such as peas, beans and lupins and newer options such as fava beans and insect meal.
Bitesize Guide: Technology
Technology adoption for sustainable farming. This publication takes an expansive view of technologies for sustainable agriculture, whether it’s an explanation of key technologies, what to opt for and what to avoid, to specific practical examples of technology use in different sectors.
Bitesize Guide: Nutrients & Water
Key insights on nutrient management and water use efficiency. This Bitesize Guide focuses on the opportunities to turn potential pollution into resource efficiencies.
Bitesize Guide: Young people and succession planning
Practical strategies for succession and engaging the next generation. This Bitesize Guide explores how to overcome barriers for the next generation of farmers by taking a proactive approach to succession planning.
Bitesize Guide: Teams
Tips for building effective farm and business teams. This Bitesize Guide covers how to recruit, train and retrain great people who will make a difference to your farm business.
Bitesize Guide: Communication
Best practices for clear, productive communication on farm and across networks. This Bitesize Guide provides a range of ideas to help anyone in the agriculture sector communicate better with their customers, consumers, critics and fans.
Bitesize Guide: Leadership
Insights into leadership styles and their practical application in agriculture. This Bitesize Guide is designed to provide ideas and inspiration for anyone seeking to develop their career, whether at the start of their journey or leading a team.
Bitesize Guide: New Entrants and Young Farmers
Guidance for supporting and developing new entrants in farming. This Bitesize Guide provides a range of ideas for anyone wanting to get started in farming it covers collaborative farming models, contract farming options, real farm case studies and actions to help new entrants get established.
