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Farms that use greater volume of herbicide have more resistance, study shows
Farms that use a greater volume of herbicide have more resistance to it, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Sheffield have…
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Dalmark Group to cease grain trading due to 'structure of market place'
The Dalmark Group will no longer participate in grain trading due to the "structure of the market place" making its involvement in grain "no longer…
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UK fertiliser price series to help increase market transparency
A new monthly series of UK fertiliser prices from AHDB is hoped will help increase transparency in the market. The monthly price information will…
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Breeding temperature-resilient crops an 'achievable dream'
Breeding temperature-resilient crops is an “achievable dream” in one of the most important species of commercially-cultivated plants, according to a…
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Gove calls record exports of UK food and drink a 'Brexit bonus'
British food and drink exports reached a record number last year thanks to what Michael Gove calls a "Brexit bonus". Overseas sales of UK food and…
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Farmer moves part of his business to China due to Brexit labour shortage concerns
A British fruit grower has moved part of his business to China after highlighting his fears over a possible shortage of workers post-Brexit…
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Compounds used in farming could fight 'serious global heath threat'
Compounds originally developed for use in farming may hold the key to fighting an emerging fungus which has been labelled a serious global health…
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'Devastating' crop pathogen could re-emerge due to 'perfect storm of conditions'
Farmers and scientists must continue to work in close collaboration to prepare for the potential re-emergence of a forgotten crop pathogen, a new…
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Suspected modern slavery case at Cornish flower-picking farm
A flower picking farm in Cornwall is currently the scene of a major operation into a suspected case of modern slavery. Police in Cornwall, with…
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NFU wins over plans to amend Renewable Heat Incentive
The NFU has successfully challenged Government’s plans to remove the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) support from crop drying and other drying…
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