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Sugar beet growers celebrate record yield of 83.4t per hectare of beet
Sugar beet growers are celebrating record yields from the crop, with the final average yield for 2017/18 an impressive 83.4 tonnes per hectare of…
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New genomic tool searches wheat's wild past to improve crops of the future
A new genetic directory launched today will enable researchers and breeders to scan the genomes of wild relatives of modern wheat to find…
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Researchers to explore resilience of arable farming during 'crucial time' for UK
British researchers are working with a team of European scientists to develop a framework to ensure UK farming post-Brexit is resilient and…
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Asda puts 1000th tonne of 'wonky' carrots on shelf in bid to reduce farm waste
Asda has hit a milestone when it comes to food waste, putting its 1000th tonne of ‘wonky’ carrots on the shelf. The retailer has described the…
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NFU lobbying success ensures equal treatment for nursery growers
Intense campaigning has led to a Government decision that ensures nursery growers are treated equally to other agricultural businesses regarding…
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UK should copy Dutch model of intensive greenhouse agriculture, Sue Hayman says
British horticulture should look to the Dutch and turn to more intensive greenhouse-based agriculture post-Brexit, according to the Shadow Defra…
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Farmers take action to address agricultural pollution in Wales
Over 1000 farmers have applied for funding for a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) to tackle agricultural pollution in Wales. These plans provide…
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New method to help growers identify best Gala apples
A new method to help UK growers identify the best Gala fruit to pick for long-term storage could deliver greater harvest efficiencies and lead to…
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Two thirds of Scottish farmers could change business due to lack of labour
Two-thirds of Scottish farmers who employ migrant workers would likely have to switch to other agricultural activities if they did not have access to…
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Virtually all British leeks and beetroot grown to LEAF Marque standards
Substantial progress has been made in delivering more sustainable farming in the UK, with some crops virtually all grown to LEAF Marque standards…
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