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Remain in customs union after Brexit, farm unions urge government
Fourteen leading farming organisations in the UK have written to the government urging continued membership of the customs union after Brexit. In a…
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NFU complains of ‘conspiracy of silence’ following study on impact of neonics
An NFU scientist has complained of a "conspiracy of silence" following the publication of a pan-European study on the impact of neonicotinioids on…
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UK sees bumper crop of soft fruit but lack of labour to pick it
Ideal weather conditions are expected to help British growers produce a bumper crop of soft fruit this year. British Summer Fruits, the industry body…
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New study shows importance of soil on food production across Europe
A new study released has set out framework for valuing soil’s contribution to food and wider ecosystem services across Europe. Soil scientists at the…
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CropTec 2017 – knowledge exchange event returns to drive arable innovation
Forward-thinking farmers and agronomists will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of novel science and innovative technology when the…
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Freedom of movement will end in March 2019, says government
Freedom of movement between the UK and the European Union will end by March 2019, Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis has said. Mr Lewis said a new…
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Farmers urged to grow more bioenergy crops to deliver restructured farming support
UK grown biomass can deliver 'genuine' greenhouse gas savings and an opportunity to restructure farming support, according to a new paper published…
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British Potato Industry Award nominations now open!
Nominations for the coveted ‘British Potato Industry Award’ and ‘AHDB Above and Beyond Award’ are now open. The British Potato Industry Awards…
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Supporting pollinators helps improve crop yields creating 'win-win' situation, group says
Farmers have been told to support pollinators and crop pest predators to help improve crop yields, delivering a 'win-win' for farming and wildlife…
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Government 'sleepwalking' into post-Brexit future of insecure food supply, report says
A new report released today describes how Brexit will pose 'real risks' to the cost and availability of the UK’s food supplies, accusing the…
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