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OLEDs could boost vertical farm efficiency by 20 per cent
The energy efficiency of vertical farms could soon be boosted by as much as 20 per cent thanks to a new system developed by a student. vFarm, by…
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Aldi buys 700,000 British-grown potatoes to stop them going to waste
Aldi has entered into an agreement with a Welsh supplier to buy up approximately 700,000 British-grown King Edward potatoes. The supplier, Puffin…
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Potato experts advocate robust blight programmes after challenging conditions
Potato experts are advocating robust blight programmes after challenging spring planting conditions. Later harvests in some key growing areas are…
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Scientists look at ways farmers can move away from 'damaging' plastic
A research group is looking at ways to move farmers away from using potentially-damaging plastic, which could be affecting the soil and plants it…
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Growers create new tomato type following four-year trial
A brand new type of tomato has been created in British soil to mirror the qualities of its sweet Mediterranean counterparts. The Goutini, to be made…
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New bill ensures nursery growers treated equally on business rates
A bill has been laid in Parliament today that ensure nursery growers are treated equally to other agricultural businesses regarding business rates…
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Surge in hot weather triggers Bruchid beetle warning
The welcome surge in hot sunny weather has triggered the unwelcome start of Bruchid beetle warnings – just as the winter bean crops are reaching the…
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Organisations unite to promote glyphosate stewardship
Organisations and bodies within the farming industry have joined forces to promote best practice to help ensure the continued availability and…
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Companies donate £30,000 to river charity following rotting potato pollution
Two companies have agreed to donate nearly £30,000 to a river charity after a rotting potato pile in a warehouse polluted a tributary of the River…
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EU court rejects evidence that neonic ban has no legal basis
The European General Court has today rejected industry evidence that the European Commission decision to restrict neonicotinoids did not have a legal…
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