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Visa certainty for 2026 offers relief to farmers facing worker shortfall
Britain’s farmers have won a crucial victory in their battle against crippling labour shortages, after the NFU secured confirmation of visa…
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'Silica is out, silicon is in': Agronomist clears up SFI sonfusion
Confusion is growing among farmers as Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) rules blur the line between banned silica insecticides and permitted…
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NFU warns new pesticide rules risk leaving farmers without vital defences
Farmers could be left without vital tools to protect crops unless the government keeps the emergency pesticide authorisation process fast, fair and…
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Trust gap slows adoption of biostimulants as climate pressures mount
Almost every UK wheat grower says weather variability is the biggest challenge they face, according to new research which also reveals low confidence…
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Farmers win breakthrough as seasonal worker rules overhauled
Farmers have won a major victory after the government agreed to overhaul the Seasonal Worker Scheme, giving growers and overseas staff more freedom…
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Winter crops shine as Scotland predicts bumper 2025 harvest
Scotland’s farmers are heading for one of their strongest harvests in recent years, with forecasts suggesting cereal production could climb above 3.2…
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Cash flow crunch looms as tough season hits Scottish arable farmers
Scottish arable farmers are being urged to get a clear grip on their costs of production and cash flow after a difficult growing season left many…
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Scientists warn: UK must grow drought-proof wheat or risk food crisis
Britain must move fast to develop drought-tolerant wheat or risk jeopardising its food supply as climate change drives harsher extremes of heat and…
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Leicestershire growers to deliver Downing Street Christmas tree
Leicestershire’s Cadeby Tree Trust has been crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2025 – earning the honour of supplying the tree for…
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Defra figures reveal England's second worst harvest in history
England has endured its second worst harvest on record, with new Defra figures revealing yields far below expectations after one of the warmest…
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