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Improved tillering linked to higher yields
Spring barley varieties that have a better tillering ability could be linked to higher yields, helping to explain why many of the newer varieties are…
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'Protectionism is not the answer' to EU and US trade talks
As free trade talks between EU and USA intensify in twelfth round of negotiations, Copa and Cogeca underline pros and cons of potential deal…
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Long list of glyphosate concerns shows European Commission flouts precautionary principle
A group of fourteen experts, including ENSSER member Michael Antoniou and Committee for Independent Research and Information on Genetic Engineering…
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Environment Minister Elizabeth Truss full speech at the NFU Conference 2016
Elizabeth Truss today delivered a speech to delegates at the annual National Farmers' Union Conference. Below is the speech in full: "Farmers here in…
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Issues facing Welsh cereal and oilseed growers discussed at conference
Cereals and oilseed growers in Wales were given the opportunity last week to discover more about the issues facing their sector thanks to a…
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Two year survey highlights extent of sulphur deficiency
The results of a two year survey carried out by Hutchinsons and Cobb Agri has shown that sulphur levels are low in many soils, and appear to be…
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The importance of bees: helping raise food security for 2 billion smallholders
What do cucumbers, mustard, almonds and alfalfa have in common? On the surface very little. But there is one thing they share: they all owe their…
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Branch out with Toprex timing
Oilseed rape crops are poised to accelerate through spring growth as soon as day length extends and temperatures warm up consistently. Growers and…
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Potato interests: A recent survey of 202 British potato farmers
A recent survey of 202 British potato farmers, conducted by the Kleffmann Group, reports that 39% of the potato crop is grown on rented land and that…
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Nufarm announces a price increase for phenoxy herbicides due to registration costs
Nufarm, the leading phenoxy manufacturer in the UK, has announced a price increase for its diverse range of phenoxy herbicide actives and mixtures…
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