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Good Food Bill ‘prime opportunity’ to ensure Scottish farmers deliver
The upcoming Good Food Nation Bill is a “prime opportunity” to ensure that food producers are more empowered within the supply chain to help deliver…
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Family farm awarded £23,000 LEADER grant
A family farm in Worcestershire has been awarded £23,000 from a LEADER grant allowing them to purchase new equipment. Richard Revill and his family…
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Scottish farm incomes increase for first time in six years
Scottish farm incomes have risen for the first time in six years, with incomes from commercial farms having increased by around 94 percent. This…
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Many farmers go unrewarded in delivering 'public goods', survey finds
Many farmers go unrewarded in delivering "public goods" such as managing the environment, according to a survey of over 500 farmers. Significant…
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'Super Monster Wolf' effectively scares crop-damaging pests in Japan
A realistic robot called the "Super Monster Wolf" is on sale in Japan for farmers who want to scare crop-damaging pests away from their farms. The…
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Scientists develop automated robotic crop-picker amid worker shortage
Scientists are developing ground-breaking technology which could assist British growers with the challenges they face in harvesting crops. Increasing…
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'Red 24' now established in UK wheat yellow rust population
The Red 24 group of isolates, known to play a key role in the unexpected disease levels in 2016, is now established in the UK wheat yellow rust…
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Animation launched to highlight importance of GM to UK livestock sector
A new animation has been launched which highlights the existing importance of GM feed imports to the UK livestock sector. The animation , launched by…
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Recent cold weather threatens to delay potato cultivation
Patience "will be key" this potato season as the recent cold weather threatens to delay cultivation. The recent freezing temperatures caused by the…
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‘Severe shortage’ of straw down to poor harvest and power station demand
There is a "severe shortage" of straw because of an increased demand from power stations, according to the British Hay & Straw Merchants Association…
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