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Addressing concerns over late planting of sugar beet in 2018
The late season for drilling Sugar Beet is causing concerns for many farmers as the crop struggles to establish. The quest to overcome initial…
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Migrant labour shortage may hit food prices, new report warns
The shortage of migrant labour facing UK farmers could hit both supplies and prices of seasonal fruit and vegetables this summer, a new market report…
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'Enthusiasm and diligence': Nominations sought for potato industry awards
Nominations are now being sought for the British Potato Industry Award and the AHDB Above and Beyond Award. The two awards are given out annually to…
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Barley from Hands Free Hectare used to make gin in time for World Gin Day
Barley from the world's first hands-free crop has been used to make gin in time for World Gin Day this Saturday. A 30-bottle batch of Merywen gin…
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'Good potential market': British potato growers look to Cuba to export
British seed potato producers are considering Cuba as an export destination after recent meetings with government officials in the country. While…
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EU committee on pesticides 'must make useful contribution' during its short lifespan
The EU's temporary committee on pesticides (PEST) must take a common sense approach to regulation if it is to make a useful contribution, a leading…
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Early appearance of late blight raises concerns for UK tomato growers
A recent outbreak of late blight in UK tomato crops is likely to be a new strain of the disease, as symptoms have been seen early in the season on…
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Cereals Development Programme to identify next generation of arable farmers
The 2018-2019 Cereals Development Programme has launched to identify the next generation of arable farmers, and those with interest can now apply to…
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Bayer plans closing of Monsanto acquisition on June 7
German chemical giant Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on Thursday following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory…
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Sugar beet hauliers 'groomed' by British Sugar to invest without guarantees
Sugar beet hauliers were "groomed" by British Sugar invest significantly and to grow their capacity, without guarantees of tonnage. The allegation…
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