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Recent mini-heatwave triggers bruchid beetle surge potential
The recent mini-heatwave of extremely high temperatures for early May should be a warning to bean growers for the potential of bruchid beetle…
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EU and Mercosur exchange market access offers - includes 'sensitive' products despite beef drop
The EU and the Mercosur alliance on Wednesday (11 May) exchanged offers on access to their respective markets of goods, services and establishment…
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Hot weather triggers Sclerotinia risk rise for oilseed rape crops
Sclerotinia sprays will be the key focus for oilseed rape crops over the next three to four weeks. The risk has been low up until now, with soils too…
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Cherry blossom signals start of blooming Scottish industry
This year’s show of cherry blossom on farms in Scotland is expected to signal the start of a longer growing season for a fruit that’s traditionally…
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One in five plants at risk of extinction, says new report
One in five plants are estimated to be threatened with extinction from habitat loss, disease and invasive species, according to a report by the Royal…
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MPs criticise RPA as farmers face cash flow problems
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) must keep its commitment to paying 90% of farmers their full Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) entitlements by…
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Climate change 'will help and hurt crops'
Higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may increase water-use efficiency in crops and also boost yield losses due to climate change…
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Second wheat performance – how to maximise farm income
Good second wheat performance could depend on choice of first wheat. Work from breeders Limagrain UK would suggest that first wheat variety choice…
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Warm weather reignites disease ahead of T2 spray
A resurgence of septoria and yellow rust in wheat crops has heightened the need for a robust and well-timed flag leaf spray, leading agronomy firm…
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High-yielding cereals that help growers will be key focus at Cereals Event
New varieties that not only produce high yields but which also help growers respond to some of the key agronomic and economic challenges faced by…
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