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Potato sales rise 3 points to 2.2m tonnes amid campaign success
Shoppers bought three per cent more British potatoes this year compared to 2015, new data shows, amid fears of sliding sales. The figures for the…
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UK metaldehyde ban will have 'major impact' on British farmers
The banning of metaldehyde is “hugely disappointing” and will have a “major impact” on British farmers and growers, the NFU said today. Defra has…
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Grower feedback wanted on changes to seed potato standards
British seed growers are being asked to share their feedback on potential changes to the scope of the Safe Haven Standards, the seed potato assurance…
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Climate change poses threat to UK growing patterns, survey shows
The challenge of climate change could post a threat to traditional UK growing patterns, according to an annual harvest yield survey. The publication…
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Milder winters will delay UK growing season, researchers say
Warmer winters as a result of a changing global climate will delay the start of the UK growing season resulting in lower quality yields. Milder…
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Scottish cereal harvest in 2018 affected by extreme weather
Cereal production and the area of cereals grown in Scotland have decreased in 2018 due to the severe winter and sustained heatwave in the summer. The…
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UK potato production hits lowest level since 2012
UK potato production has hit its lowest level since 2012 and the fourth smallest since 1960, down by 13% on the five-year average of 5.6m tonnes at…
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EU moves to re-open glyphosate issue 'politically motivated', Tory MEPs say
Conservative MEPs have condemned EU moves to re-open the decision to licence glyphosate as "politically motivated". The European Parliament's Special…
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Barley yellow dwarf virus survey seeks to improve management
Farmers are being encouraged to take part in a survey as part of efforts to improve barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) management in winter cereal…
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Growers want flexible variety trialling system, survey suggests
A flexible variety trialling system that looks beyond headline yields is required by growers in the UK, a survey suggests. This is a key conclusion…
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