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UK scientists' new smartphone app looks to battle crop pests
UK researchers are behind a new smartphone app which aims to become the farmer's newest weapon in crop protection. The team of researchers from the…
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Application sent to Defra to conduct GM wheat trials
Researchers have applied to Defra for consent to conduct field trials of genetically modified (GM) wheat and gene-edited Brassica. The two…
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Integrated pest management will play an 'increasing role' in UK crop production
Integrated pest management (IPM) will play an 'increasing role' in UK crop production post-Brexit and agronomists are leading the way in its…
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Potato supply chain making moves to protect stocks
New estimates show British growers held potato stocks at the end of November 2018 at 2.97Mt, the lowest during this point in the season since 2016/17…
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ADM merger will add 'extra financial pressure' on UK farmers, NFU says
The merger between US-based Archer Daniels Midlands and Gleadell Agriculture will “massively reduce” farmers' options in the grain market, the NFU…
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Government accused of being 'ill-prepared' to regulate chemicals post-Brexit
The government has been accused of being 'ill-prepared' to take on the regulation of chemicals and maintain chemical trade after Brexit. This is…
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UK sugar production expected to total 1.15m tonnes in 2019
UK sugar production is expected to total 1.15 million tonnes this year as a result of higher sugar content in the beet, British Sugar has said in an…
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Small Robot Company raises £1m in quest for sustainable farming
A British agri-tech company which advocates sustainable farming by using robots on-farm has secured more than £1.2m through an online crowdfunding…
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Canada stands by decision to keep glyphosate products on market
Canadian scientists have defended their conclusion that glyphosate is safe after the country's health regulator received eight notices of objection…
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AHDB Milling Wheat Conference to look closer at quality
Selecting the right variety through to meeting specification for the baking of a quality loaf will be explored at the AHDB Milling Wheat Conference…
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