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How livestock farmers can maximise straw usage this winter
A new resource will help farmers find ways to extend straw use this winter, following chronic shortages experienced throughout the UK. The bedding…
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US and China trade war having 'fundamental impact' on world grain
The strained trade relationship between the US and China is having a fundamental impact on world grain markets, according to speakers at the Grain…
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Challenging weather tests Britain's ploughmen during national championships
Unexpected and challenging weather conditions tested Britain’s ploughmen and women in the 68th British National Ploughing Championships. Held at…
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Anglesey farmers short on winter fodder urged to ask for help
Farmers in Anglesey who are low on silage following this year's extreme weather can now receive bales thanks to a farming union and a local energy…
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Preliminary results and forecast returns for this year's harvest
A farm consultant has analysed the preliminary results and forecast returns this year for contract farms following the best harvest result for five…
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Virus-spreading aphids subject of new research project
Virus-spreading aphids and the risk they pose to winter cereal crops are the subjects of a new research project. The research, funded by the AHDB…
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Emergency authorisation to use neonicotinoids rejected
The Government has rejected an application for emergency authorisation to use two products containing neonicotinoids to treat sugar beet seed next…
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Defra approves sale of Sequoia for use only in greenhouses
The Government has approved the sale of the insecticide Sequoia following a request from Dow AgroSciences. The pest control product will only be…
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Producer organisation funding guaranteed until end of Parliament
Producer organisations will continue to be funded until the end of the current parliament, regardless of the outcome of negotiations with the EU…
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2018 lowest-risk year for wheat bulb fly since monitoring began
This year is one of the lowest-risk years for wheat bulb fly since monitoring began, according to the final results from a survey of the pest…
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