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Bruchid beetle warning amid this weekend's high summer temperatures
A surge to summer temperatures, forecast to top 25°C this week, has triggered the conditions for Bruchid beetle warnings. Growers are advised to be…
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Sequencing of sunflower genome could help develop climate-resistant crops
A breakthrough in the sequencing of the sunflower genome could help in developing crops that are better able to adapt to climate change. This new…
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European Commission to propose extending glyphosate by 10 years
The European Commission will propose extending by 10 years its approval of the herbicide glyphosate. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has…
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Support local produce for British Tomato Week, urge growers
To mark British Tomato Week (22-28 May), the British Tomato Growers’ Association has commissioned research that looks into the purchasing attitudes…
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Plans to build massive 'state-of-the-art' sugar beet plant in North Yorkshire
A new 'state-of-the-art' sugar beet processing plant in North Yorkshire is one step closer to being built, as early planning documents have been…
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Weather stations to provide farmers with real-time data to protect environment
Anglian Water is trialling a new initiative to allow local farmers access to latest weather information in a bid to protect the water environment. At…
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Chocolate spot and rust warning for bean growers
Growers are being urged to keep an eye out for chocolate spot and rust infections due to the contrasting weather conditions the UK has experienced…
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Hope for Thailand's struggling rubber farmers
In some respects, it would stand to reason that Thailand’s earnest and hard-working rubber farmers are struggling at present. After all, Thailand is…
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Spread of pests could cost global agriculture £400 billion
The spread of pests and pathogens that damage plant life could cost global agriculture £400 billion a year if left unchecked, according to a new…
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Welsh grower accidentally creates world's hottest chilli
A Welsh grower has accidentally created the world's hottest chilli ever recorded after trying to come up with something to show at next week's…
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