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Early stages of plant disease could be detected in new drones, say researchers
Drones are being developed which could detect plant diseases before any visible signs begin to show, according to researchers. Disease can impact…
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'No biochar benefit for temperate zone crop yields,' says new report
A new study has casts doubt on the effectiveness of biochar as a soil additive to increase crop yields. The study, by Harper Adams University and…
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MPs back call for farm migrant labour scheme post-Brexit
Farmers and other rural businesses have received a boost from MPs who have backed a call to reintroduce a scheme for migrants to continue working in…
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Help the public connect with British flowers like they do with food, top florist says
British flower growers have been told that they need to connect the public with seasonal British flowers in the same way they have connected with…
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Application for emergency use of neonics should be 'refused', says Government
The National Farming Union’s (NFU) application for an emergency authorisation for neonicotinoid seed treatments is not looking hopeful as Government…
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British laws could mirror EU's protection for unique regional produce post-Brexit
New British laws mirroring the EU's protection for unique regional foodstuffs could give an ongoing boost for to UK producers post-Brexit. West…
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Neonicotinoid ban cost farmers £18.4m in 2016, figures show
The full cost to farmers of the neonicotinoid ban in 2016 was £18.4 million and resulted in almost 28,800ha of lost crop, a study has found. Funded…
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Trial to start UK's first seaweed farm commences
A trial that aims to help to create one of the UK's first seaweed farms, near Oban, Western Scotland, is now underway. Harvesting of wild seaweed has…
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Shanghai to get towering vertical farms in devoted 'farming district'
Shanghai may be known for its towering skyscrapers, but a large part of the city will soon have towering vertical farms that grow fruit and…
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Unusual Spring weather means wonky produce at lower prices
A wonky version of one of the UK’s most expensive vegetables, asparagus, has gone on sale this week for just £1 at a major supermarket chain due to…
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