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Farming smarter: Project targets weeds through crop genetics
Farmers and growers could soon have a new weapon against weeds—wheat varieties bred to outgrow them, thanks to new research. A major research project…
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UK forage crops struggle under heatwave pressure as feed shortages loom
Soaring temperatures and parched soils are hammering UK forage crops, leaving farmers bracing for a tough winter with shrinking silage stocks. UK…
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Cranfield breakthrough to turbocharge crop genetic engineering
Researchers at Cranfield University have launched a ground-breaking project to dramatically speed up genetic engineering in crops, focusing initially…
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Mixed bag for UK harvest as wet weather stalls progress
UK farmers are battling stop-start harvest conditions as heavy rain disrupts progress—but early oilseed rape yields are offering a rare bright spot…
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Arable land dominates as farmland supply shrinks across Britain
Farmland supply has slumped and prices are slipping – but it’s arable land that’s stealing the spotlight in 2025, according to property firm Savills…
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Farming's new weapon: AI app to spot potato blight before it hits
Blight-busting tech is on the horizon as Welsh scientists develop a ground-breaking mobile app to detect deadly potato disease before it strikes. The…
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Video: Six hectares of crops lost following Hampshire farm fire
A substantial area of farmland in Hampshire has been left scorched after a significant fire tore through a field of crops near Winchester. Around six…
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Trials show OSR gains muscle with biostimulant backing
Using silicon-based biostimulants alongside later planting has emerged as an effective tactic to protect oilseed rape (OSR) crops from cabbage stem…
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Emergency authorisation for beet moth treatment granted
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have secured emergency authorisation for the use of Coragen to help growers manage the increasing threat posed by beet…
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Fire service urges farmers to act now on harvest fire risks
As harvest season begins in earnest, farmers and growers are being urged to stay vigilant and take proactive steps to reduce the risk of devastating…
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