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Land capability mapping system launched for Wales, first update since 1970's
A new land capability mapping system for Wales has been launched, and is the first major update since the original maps were produced in the early…
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Fifteen young professionals needed to drive potato industry forward
Fifteen young professionals are being sought to join a programme looking to drive passion into the potato industry. AHDB is seeking 15 up-and-coming…
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New farm rules to be introduced in England to protect water
New rules will be introduced which aims to save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment. From 2 April 2018, the new…
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Farmers 'must have all options available' to combat threats to crops
Farmers are being urged to ensure they have all the options available to them to combat pests, weeds and diseases in their crops, following a…
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Step closer to growing crops on Mars as experiment reproduces worms in soil simulation
The possibility of keeping humans alive on Mars has taken a step closer as two young worms are the first offspring in a Martian soil experiment. A…
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Oilseed rape plantings increase by 9 percent due to higher prices
Oilseed rape (OSR) plantings in Britain for harvest 2018 have rebounded, according to provisional figures which show an increase of 9 percent…
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Barley is flavour of the month as new study settles centuries-old brewing debate
A five-year study has concluded that barley is the chief ingredient responsible for making a good pint of beer tasty. It’s been the obsession of…
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Five-year glyphosate renewal approved by EU Member States
The world's most-used herbicide glyphosate has been approved for renewal within the EU today following a turbulent period of uncertainty and…
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Small Robot Company launches to transform arable farming
British agritech start-up Small Robot Company has been launched and seeks to harness the power and precision of robots and Artificial Intelligence…
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Welsh farm labour falls to lowest figures since 1998
Welsh agricultural labour has fallen to its lowest level since 1998, according to official government figures. The figures, which show a 20-year low…
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