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Sclerotinia infection risk forecasts return
Sclerotinia infection risk forecasts will soon be available from the AHDB website to help growers decide if, when and where to spray. Based on a…
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Agrimetrics brings potato yield model to the farmer's fingertips
As consumer preferences for potatoes become more specific, the number of potatoes that a farmer can produce of the required size can have a big…
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Yellow rust survey marks 50 golden years of research at NIAB
A national research project that actively seeks out and advises on changes in cereal disease populations across the UK is celebrating its 50th…
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Herbicide linuron loss ‘blow to growers’, AHDB says
The loss of another important herbicide is feared growers could be left without an alternative chemical. But levy-board AHDB has reassured growers of…
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European Chemicals Agency classifies glyphosate as 'not carcinogenic'
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has today (15 March) classified glyphosate as “not carcinogenic”. The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC)…
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Tesco launches 'food waste hotline' to help growers pinpoint food waste hotspots
Tesco has launched an online ‘food waste hotline’ to help suppliers and growers to pinpoint ongoing food waste hotspots. The retailer's ‘hotline’ is…
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Study suggests organic farming may have a bigger environmental impact than previously thought
A new study has suggested that that organic farming may have a bigger environmental impact on soil and water quality than previously thought. The…
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UKIP MEP gets behind NFU's campaign to reauthorise glyphosate
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has hosted UKIP MEP Roger Helmer on farm last week to support the union's campaign for the reauthorisation of…
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NFU hits back at claims which suggest agricultural nitrogen emissions kills wildlife
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has responded to a new report that claims air pollution is having a devastating effect on Britain’s wildlife. The…
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New top-yielding winter wheat variety gains full milling approval
New top-yielding milling wheat KWS Zyatt has been granted full approval from the milling sector, following the successful milling and baking of…
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