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UK farming exposed to fertiliser shocks, new report warns
A new report has warned that the UK’s heavy reliance on imported fertilisers leaves farming exposed to geopolitical shocks, with disruption in the…
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Limagrain launches farmer-led demo farms to test crops in real conditions
Limagrain has launched a farmer-led demonstration farm network to give growers a clearer view of how crop varieties perform under real farm…
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App-based approach set to transform how growers track yields
A major crop benchmarking scheme is being overhauled by the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO), with plans to make it simpler…
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British Sugar launches scheme with upfront cash for greener farming
Sugar beet growers are being offered upfront payments to adopt more sustainable practices under a new industry scheme backed by British Sugar. The…
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Pea growers face £65m virus threat as new trials launch
UK pea growers are facing losses of up to £65 million a year from crop viruses, as a new trial is launched to tackle the growing threat. Turnip…
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First of its kind: Gene-edited crop moves closer to UK farms
A gene-edited barley designed to cut livestock emissions and boost feed efficiency has become the first crop approved under the UK’s new precision…
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Fertiliser supply fears grow as cashflow and global risks mount
Pressure is mounting on the government to act on fertiliser supply, as industry leaders warn of growing risks to farm cashflow and future food…
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Farmers asked to step up as survey opens to map 2026 harvest
Arable growers are being urged to act quickly as a key industry survey opens, shaping the first forecast of the UK’s 2026 harvest. The AHDB Planting…
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£100m bioethanol restart sparks row over lack of support for UK wheat
Concerns have been raised that a £100 million government-backed restart of a major bioethanol plant may fail to support UK farmers, with no guarantee…
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Farmers urged to improve nutrient efficiency as new RB209 guide launches
A new edition of the UK’s key nutrient management guide has been released, aiming to help farmers cut fertiliser costs while improving efficiency and…
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