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New varieties impress this harvest
With the end of harvest 2016 upon us, farmers turn their attention to preparing for next year after the mixed bag of results seen this summer…
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Early indications of 'high average protein levels' for GB wheat, says AHDB Cereals
The average protein level for GB wheat harvested in 2016 is at the highest level for 10 years, according to the provisional results of AHDB Cereals &…
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'It will undermine our producers': Farmers warn against free trade deal between EU and Southern African countries
The EU agricultural sector has warned against the new free trade deal struck between the EU and the South African Development Community (SADC). The…
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Cereal crops face high risk of BYDV infection this season
Continued hot weather means cereal crops face a high risk of BYDV infection this season. Last year proved the worst incidence for over 50 years of…
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Help Olly’s sunflowers grow support for cancer charity
Wouldn’t it be great to find a way of feeding birds and bees while raising much needed funds for a cancer charity? Sunflowers are the solution, says…
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Effective slug control strategies for an ever-increasing problem
Wet weather this summer in many parts of the UK has led to large slug populations. This means growers need to be 'extra vigilant' in monitoring crops…
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Craft brewers on the rise as producers worldwide hunt for the best of British hops
A brewery is showing loyalty to British agriculture by using only British grown produce to create its range of beers. Tom Wood’s Beer in Lincolnshire…
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'Entering a new era of agriculture': Monsanto accepts $66bn Bayer takeover
Monsanto has accepted a takeover offer from Germany's Bayer at $128 a share, worth about $66 billion including debt, to take over the global seed…
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Certis' herbicides granted an Extension Authorisation for Minor Use
Certis' straight flufenacet herbicides, Sunfire and System 50 have been granted an Extension Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU) on Rye and Triticale…
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Kellogg's farming ‘cookbook’ reveals the ground-breaking benefits of cover cropping
A ground-breaking study has revealed that cover cropping can increase crop yields, boost soil health and bring about a range of environmental…
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