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Witham Group urges farmers to order early for harvest
Farmers are being urged to secure lubricant supplies ahead of harvest amid warnings that global supply chain pressures could lead to longer lead…
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British potato shipments to Canary Islands back on track
UK potato exports to the Canary Islands are set to resume after key trade restrictions linked to Colorado potato beetle were lifted. The NFU has…
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UK crop ratings fall after dry spring pressure
UK crop ratings have fallen after weeks of dry weather, with AHDB warning that the next fortnight could be critical for yield potential. The latest…
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Emergency aphid control granted as virus yellows threat rises
Sugar beet growers have secured emergency access to a second aphid control spray amid warnings that 2026 could bring the highest pest pressure seen…
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Whisky demand slowdown hits Scottish barley growers
Scottish arable farmers are facing uncertainty over 2026 malting barley contracts as weaker whisky demand reduces intake requirements across the…
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Defra urges agrifood businesses to prepare for SPS deal
Agrifood businesses have been told to prepare for major UK-EU trade changes that could remove routine checks and certificates on many food, plant and…
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Potato growers face viability test as costs and contract prices bite
Britain’s potato growers are questioning how much risk they can carry into future seasons as rising costs, weaker contract prices and years of…
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Farms at risk as peers call for urgent drought resilience plan
England could face daily water shortages of up to five billion litres by 2055 unless urgent action is taken to protect farms, food production and…
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Food price shocks a 'permanent burden' as harvests and input costs bite
Food price shocks are becoming a permanent burden for households as poor harvests, extreme weather, war and volatile energy costs keep pushing up the…
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Supermarket giant revamps potato ranges to cut reliance on imports
Co-op is overhauling its potato ranges in a bid to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen support for British growers. The retailer said the move…
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