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New rules on environmental measures for farmers come into force
New rules have come into force that will make it easier for farmers to comply with several obligations under the so-called 'greening' in order to…
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Farmers urged to #KeepItClean to stop spread of weed seed
Agricultural company BASF has launched the campaign #KeepItClean to remind farmers about keeping machinery clean this summer to prevent the spread of…
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Pan-European study links neonicotinoid pesticides to bee decline
Scientists have published results of a large-scale experiment linking neonicotinoid seed treatments to honeybee population decline. Researchers from…
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UK research validates traditional African healers’ claims over parasite infections
New research has validated claims of traditional healers in Ethiopia that indigenous plants have strong anti-parasitic properties. The Scotland Rural…
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Growers to meet better malting specifications leading to more efficient whisky production
Researchers have identified key genetic markers in barley which could help growers meet malting specifications and lead to more efficient whisky…
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France says ban on neonicotinoids will go ahead in 2018
France is to go-ahead with a neonicotinoid pesticide ban, which is set to go into effect in 2018. This decision, by French Prime Minister Edouard…
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Farmers urged to look into mid-tier Countryside Stewardship for higher payments
Farmers are being urged to look into the mid-tier Countryside Stewardship scheme because it of offers higher payments than the old scheme, Entry…
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Potato virus pressure highest in 10 years
Latest reports have shown that the number of aphids, which cause devastating potato viruses, are the highest recorded in the last 10 years. The…
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Cornish bee project sees benefits for local pollinators and farmers
A project looking to bring benefits to both bees and farmers has begun in Cornwall after a successful six month pilot phase. ‘Farms for AONBees’ is a…
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Labour writes open letter to Michael Gove seeking neonic clarification
Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary Sue Hayman has written an open letter Defra secretary Michel Gove to clarify the government's position on…
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