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Oilseed rape harvest advancing due to recent dry weather
Oilseed rape crops may have been delayed by the cold winter and spring, but a short flowering period and recent dry weather means they have almost…
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British cherry quality 'excellent' this year due to prolonged sunshine
British cherries are bigger and juicer this year due to the favourable weather conditions and the quantity of younger trees included in this year's…
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Glastir derogation granted for Welsh farmers due to ongoing heatwave
Welsh farmers have been granted a derogation where certain land management scheme rules are adding to problems caused by the hot weather. The…
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British seed potato varieties approved for export to Kenya
Approval has been confirmed for British producers to export potatoes to Kenya, where the crop is the second most important after maize. Ten potato…
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Soaring summer temperatures 'causing havoc' for UK growers
Farmers and growers have warned of a shortage of lettuce on the supermarket shelves as a result of the heatwave. The ongoing sustained heat has…
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New initiative looks at ways to develop 'smart farms'
A new initiative will work close with the farming industry and government to explore ways to develop 'smart farms'. Farmers and agri-businesses are…
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Farmers urged to review water usage amid heatwave
Farmers and growers are being reminded to review their water usage as temperatures hit record highs this week. With just half a day without water…
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Cover crop auction goes live for North West farmers
United Utilities has announced it is running its online reverse auction for winter cover crops again this month for farmers in and around Cheshire…
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Farmers must work with millennials to plug migrant labour drain, report says
Growers and farmers must work with millennials and inspire them to take up careers within horticulture in the face of a post-Brexit labour shortage…
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New Plants and Flowers pledge challenges retailers to back British growers
A new Plants and Flowers pledge has been created to challenge retailers to back British plants and flowers growers by committing to delivering…
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