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99 per cent of farmers believe protecting wildlife is crucial, survey says
A survey from the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) has found 99 per cent of farmers believe protecting wildlife is crucial. CFE asked…
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St George's Day: English growers to show off finest produce in Europe
English growers will be showing off the country's finest produce in Europe as part of a delegation to promote English asparagus. Asparagus growers…
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Upcoming cold plunge and frost warnings worry UK growers
Met Office forecasters expect the run of cold nights to remain, with a colder plunge anticipated across the UK next week. On Saturday night (22…
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Ramularia resistance to three fungicide groups found in Germany
A recent finding suggesting that the barley disease Ramularia is potentially resistant to three of the main groups of fungicide chemistry in Germany…
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US company acquires Weetabix for £1.4bn
UK cereal firm Weetabix is to be bought by US firm Post Holdings for $1.8bn (£1.4bn), its owner has confirmed. The sale comes just five years after…
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Growers to show off fresh British produce to the continent
British asparagus fans are on a mission to Brussels next week to promote the "green stuff" to their continental neighbours. West Midlands…
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British Sugar report rise in half-year profits
The parent group of beet processor British Sugar have said higher prices for sugar with a weak sterling rate have driven a rise in its half-year…
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Union launches campaign to re-authorise glyphosate as decision date looms
As the EU decision on whether or not to re-authorise the herbicide glyphosate approaches, a farming union has called on farmers to get the message…
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Scientists create most accurate navigation system for wheat genome
Scientists have created the most accurate navigation system for the bread wheat genome to date – allowing academics and breeders to analyse its genes…
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EU farm commissioner wants 10 year re-approval of glyphosate
EU farm commissioner Phil Hogan has said he would like to re-authorise glyphosate for 'at least the next 10 years', he told the European Economic and…
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