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EU presents new proposals to support drought-stricken farmers
New EU proposals may be granted to help farmers provide sufficient feed to their animals amid a Europe-wide drought. The European Commission package…
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Drought planning continues after hot summer puts pressure on farming
Drought planning continues after the UK's driest summer since 1921 puts pressure on farming and the environment. The National Drought Group has urged…
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Bumblebees acquire taste for pesticide-laced food, study shows
Bumblebees acquire a taste for pesticide-laced food as they become more exposed to it, a behaviour showing possible symptoms of addiction. This study…
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Farm reverts back to 1940's farming methods and sees wildlife boost
A farm which has reverted back to traditional 1940's farming methods has boosted wildlife numbers by more than 300 percent. 111 acres of farmland on…
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Robotic experts work with jam makers to look at new ways of picking fruit
Robotic experts are working with world-famous jam makers to find new and efficient ways of picking strawberries with robots. In some UK farms, up to…
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‘Exceptionally warm’ weather tests variety performance
As scientists report that the unseasonably hot weather that has seen the UK bask in the hottest summer for 40 years could last until 2022, one wheat…
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'World's most advanced' vertical farm launched in Scotland
"Game-changing opportunities" for new agri-systems are expected following the launch of the world's most technically advanced vertical farm, in…
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Major deal signed allowing export of UK seed potatoes to China
A major deal has been given the green light which will see UK seed potatoes exported to China. The seed potato export market is worth an annual £90…
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Hands-Free Hectare team successfully harvest second crop
A major project which harvests crops using automation and robotics only has successfully harvested their second crop. The Hands Free Hectare (HFHa)…
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New event to bring agri-tech and worker-short horticultural businesses together
A new conference designed to connect tech innovators with the horticultural industry in a bid to address an increasing lack of labour is to commence…
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