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Beans and lentils could help future-proof UK farming, study says
Beans, peas and lentils could help UK farmers build more resilient rotations as climate change, soil pressures and fertiliser costs put traditional…
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Spore Scout results reveal widespread light leaf spot
Severe light leaf spot symptoms found in oilseed rape crops across the UK have strengthened calls for growers to prioritise genetic resistance when…
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British brassica growers launch supermarket league table
Retailers are being urged to back British brassica growers throughout the full UK season after surplus crops were ploughed back into fields last year…
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Scientists identify genes for slug-resistant wheat
Scientists have identified three genetic regions in wheat that could help breeders develop varieties naturally resistant to grey field slugs, one of…
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Farmers sought for Defra-funded crop trials
Arable farmers in England are being sought for Defra-funded on-farm trials testing light leaf spot resistance in oilseed rape and precision-bred…
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Heatwave adds risk after dry spring dents UK crops
A dry spring and recent heatwave have dented UK crop prospects, but AHDB says many winter crops still offer grounds for cautious harvest optimism…
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Roundup lawsuits dealt blow after Supreme Court backs Bayer
Bayer has won a major US Supreme Court victory that could sharply limit thousands of Roundup lawsuits over alleged cancer warning failures. The court…
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Farmers warned extreme heat could damage long-term food production
Extreme heat is becoming a major threat to UK farming, with experts warning that rising temperatures are hitting crops, damaging soils and putting…
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Farm innovation fund rises to £123m after new government backing
A fresh £53 million funding boost will back farming projects aimed at cutting costs, reducing inputs and helping businesses cope with labour…
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Natural bacteria may protect crops from rising salinity threat
Naturally occurring soil bacteria could help farmers protect crops from salty soils caused by climate change, irrigation and rising sea levels, new…
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