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Survey shows spring barley popularity continuing to grow, but OSR down
Spring barley popularity continues to grow in the UK, with latest figures showing that the area is estimated at 725,000ha - up 9 per cent from 2016…
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School children get hands on with Warburtons farm visit
Children from Lincolnshire enjoyed a hands-on farm visit at Claxby Grange in Market Rasen to discover the importance of wheat, the countryside and…
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Agreement on sugar beet contract terms announced for 2018/19
British Sugar and NFU Sugar have announced their agreement on sugar beet contract terms for 2018/19. This year the new beet contract will continue to…
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Campaign launched to adopt lean principles in horticulture
A campaign has been launched to encourage the adoption of lean principles into horticultural businesses to help improve labour efficiencies in…
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UK urged to provide more incentives to farmers growing fuel crops
The UK should provide more incentives to farmers growing fuel crops to double production of biofuels, according a new study. The report , from the…
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Online map shows crop yield results this harvest season
A new mapping of farms’ crop yield results this harvest season has been released, helping to build a picture of geographical variety performance. The…
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Farmers urged to take extra care during this year's harvest
Farmers will be looking to make the most of the fine weather as the harvest season approaches – but working in agriculture comes with dangers too…
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Report says 'conservation agriculture' can remove 200m tonnes of CO2
A major new research study shows that farmers could remove nearly 200 million tonnes of CO2 – the equivalent of closing 50 coal power plants - from…
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Neonics damage bee socialization and learning skills, study reports
New research has suggested neonicotinoids damage bee socialization and learning skills. The study, published in the Journal of Apicultural Research…
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UK in 'race against time' to develop climate resistant crops
The UK is in a 'race against time' to develop crops more resilient and more diverse to climate change. Scientists, producers and industry experts…
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