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New gene combinations in barley could improve grain quality
New gene combinations in barley could prove a budding success for breeders and brewers across the world, according to a new study. The study…
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World Soil Day: Importance of soil for productive farming highlighted
Farmers around the world are getting behind a UN-led campaign to highlight the importance of healthy soil and the role it plays in society. For World…
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Blockchain could stop civil unrest triggered by commodity volatility, experts say
Using technology such as blockchain could prevent global civil unrest triggered by volatility in commodity markets, according to technology experts…
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British farmers 'could lead the way' on gene editing after Brexit
Michael Gove has said that British scientists and farmers could “lead the way” on gene editing after the UK leaves the EU. The Defra Secretary said…
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New Recommended Lists boasts exceptional disease resistance
New varieties on the AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds boast remarkable untreated yields. The Recommended Lists (RL) 2019/20, launched…
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Campaigners call for 'radical rethink' of farming practices to help regenerate soil
Countryside campaigners are calling for a “radical rethink” of farming practices and development in order to help regenerate the “precious commodity”…
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New report examines what’s next for agricultural commodities markets
A new report cuts through the uncertain policy environment to provide insight into what lies ahead for agricultural commodities markets. The UK…
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Wheat, winter barley and oat areas likely to be up for harvest 2019
The areas sown to wheat, winter barley and oats in Britain have all increased compared with 2017/18, a new survey shows. Good drilling conditions in…
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40 cereal farmers help boost farmland wildlife
A group of over 40 cereal farmers have helped boost farmland wildlife by devoting 30 percent of their land to nature. Farmers who supply cereal…
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Farmers call for 'certainty and resilience' with proposed ELM schemes
Any new environmental scheme post-Brexit must provide “certainty and resilience” for the arable sector, especially in periods of volatile prices and…
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