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Arrival of high yielding milling wheats capitalises new export opportunities
As analysts in France revise down their expectations for the country’s milling wheat harvest, UK traders are eyeing export opportunities to North…
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UK upmarket crisp maker Tyrrels bought for £300m by small US firm
UK crisp maker Tyrrells has agreed to be bought out by a small US snacks firm for £300m. The company, Amplify, bought the upmarket snack company…
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Shoppers enjoy bigger and sweeter fruit produce due to weather conditions
Shoppers have been enjoying bigger and sweeter fruit produce due to this year's fluctuating weather and unpredictable growing conditions. Bigger and…
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Initial winter OSR 2016 harvest yield under four-year average of 5.59t/ha down to 5.1t/ha
The first three winter oilseed rape (WOSR) harvest results for 2016 from AHDB’s Recommended Lists variety trials have been published. The 2016 gross…
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Many struggle to see a benefit in the use of cover crops: Are they valid?
After the cold and wet spring of 2016 many are struggling to see a benefit in the use of cover crops. Are they a valid addition to arable rotations…
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Live flour beetles sought to improve management of pests which attack stored grain
Live samples of red and confused flour beetles are wanted to help researchers improve the management of these pests which can attack stored grain…
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Farming or market gardening? Tax Tribunal stumped over home-grown produce
The Upper Tax Tribunal has been unable to determine whether growing asparagus for sale is considered as farming or market gardening for the purposes…
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Leicester University satellite experts to help farmers improve fertiliser applications
The University of Leicester's experts in satellite imagery and high performance computing will work with the industry to develop a system to help…
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£9m funding awarded to optimise UK food supply and tackle global food security
Five new interdisciplinary research projects have been awarded a portion of £9 million to help increase the resilience of UK food systems. The…
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International food commodity prices decline 0.8 percent in July
The international prices for major food commodities saw a modest decline in July, following five consecutive months of increases. The United Nation's…
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