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Vale of Clwyd Denbigh plum may get EU recognition as a protected food
The Vale of Clwyd Denbigh Plum may get EU recognition as a protected food, as the government sends an application for PGI status. The Denbigh Plum is…
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Cornish farmers bury underpants in soil to help with grassland management
Farmers in Cornwall have been burying their underpants deep in the soil to help with their grassland management. Cotton underpants are made from…
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Project to improve forecasting of UK's most damaging potato disease
A collaborative project has been announced to improve forecasting of UK’s most important potato pest. A team of researchers aim to improve the…
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Unpredictability of light leaf spot 'more challenging' to forecast than phoma
The unpredictability of light leaf spot means this oilseed rape disease is more challenging to forecast than phoma, according to a new report. The…
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Farmers to launch second year of research into homegrown protein crops
A group of twelve farmers in the South West are investigating the potential for commercial production of combinable organic protein crops, lupins and…
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Making biology work for you to increase sugar beet yield
A 33% increase in sugar beet weight has been achieved from a very simple application of beneficial soil bacteria. A very specific group of beneficial…
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Parliament event showcases 'enormous diversity' of British cheese and beer
Two national products have been highlighted at the House of Commons for their great importance to British life, beer and cheese. The National…
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Welsh red meat sector to suffer after Brexit but dairy may benefit, report suggests
The Welsh red meat industry will be disadvantaged after Brexit but the dairy and horticultural sectors may benefit, according to new analysis. The…
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Committee urges creation of new Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme
The Home Affairs Committee has called on the government to create a new Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme as farmers urge the need for more low…
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Farmers with a passion for soil health wanted for project
Farmers and growers have been urged to sign up to a project which seeks to better understand and manage soil health. Do you raid your underwear…
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