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France 'to move away' from glyphosate in light of 'available alternatives'
The French government has reaffirmed its commitment to phase out the use of glyphosate in a gradual manner, following complaints from farmers worried…
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Global food supplies 'threatened' due to sixth mass extinction currently underway
Global food supplies are 'seriously threatened' due to a sixth mass extinction that is currently underway, according to scientists. In an article for…
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New £1m partnership looks to improve on-farm understanding of soil health
A new £1m research partnership has been announced to develop practical soil biology management guidance for farmers and growers. The five-year…
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Top government scientist calls for system to monitor pesticides better
A system which would place responsibility for monitoring the use and effects of pesticides on manufacturers and growers should be introduced…
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Exchange rate and other favourable countries sees UK migrant labour shortage
There has been a shortage of between 10 and 20 per cent of seasonal workers coming from the EU because of exchange rates and an increasing affluence…
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Possible lack of labour sparks fear in farming industry following Home Office leak
The National Farmers Union has voiced its fears about a possible shortage of workers following the leak of a Home Office document revealing…
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Neonics ban will 'seriously impede ability' to grow crops, survey shows
British arable farmers have deep concerns regarding the European Commission's proposal to ban all outdoor uses of neonicotinoid seed treatments in…
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Current model for the farming industry is 'broken', agri-tech firm warns
An agri-tech organisation has said advances in technology have driven a huge labour increase but farm outputs have remained static since the 1980s…
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Ikea's vision for the future of farming on display in the heart of London
Ikea is bringing vertical farming into the heart of London to show off its vision for the future of farming. The pop-up vertical farm will be brought…
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UN calls for zero tolerance on food loss and waste
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called for a renewed global commitment to zero tolerance for food loss and waste…
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