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This year's Cereals Challenge to go virtual
For the first time in its eight-year history, this year’s Cereals Challenge has gone virtual - eight teams from Universities and Colleges from across…
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Lettuce shortage likely to continue into March, say Spanish farmers
Shortages of iceberg lettuce and other vegetables may continue into March as poor weather in the south of Spain persists, Spanish farmers have said…
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Effective controls for devastating disease 'apple canker' identified
Important steps have been made to address the challenges caused by apple canker, as two new effective fungicides are identified and the latest…
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Scientists figure way to decrease time it takes to breed seeds
Scientists have figured out ways to decrease the time it takes to breed seeds, which in turn could lead to significant cost efficiencies. Syngenta…
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Researchers discover SDHI fungicide resistance in key barley disease
Scientists have found isolates of a key disease in barley that are more resistant to SDHI fungicides, raising concerns on future efficacy. The…
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Scientists discover why a certain aphid is one of the most destructive pests for UK's crops
British scientists have discovered why the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is one of the most destructive pests to many of the UK's most important…
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Potato farmers facing payment penalties of up to 30 per cent with 'little or no explanation'
Potato growers have reported 'severe' payment deductions being made with 'little or no explanation', with fears this can cause long-term harm to the…
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Bug-killing fungus: New generation of environmentally friendly pesticides 'step closer'
A ‘new generation’ of environmentally friendly pesticides is a step closer as researchers make an important breakthrough in pest control efficiency…
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Barley growers warned of 'barley yellow dwarf virus' risk this season
Spring barley growers have been told to be alert to the risk of Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) this season. With high levels of infection in autumn…
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€1.3 billion lost every year across the EU due to fake pesticides
A new report shows that 13.8% of legitimate revenues are lost each year due to counterfeiting of pesticides in the EU. The report, from the European…
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