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New tactics unveiled to tackle cabbage stem flea beetle crisis in OSR
A new set of cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) management strategies has been launched in a major effort to restore the fortunes of oilseed rape (OSR)…
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NFU launches harvest campaign amid 'unprecedented change'
With combine harvesters set to roll, the NFU is calling on the public to support British farming amid unprecedented trials and ongoing…
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GB Potatoes leads new push to secure crop protection for seed growers
Britain’s seed potato growers are set to gain vital access to crop protection products, as GB Potatoes steps up to lead a new industry push backed by…
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New review aims to tackle unfair contracts in combinable crops
Arable farmers across the UK are set to benefit from a new government-led review aimed at tackling unfair trading practices in the supply chain for…
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Dry spring takes toll on UK crops as yield prospects shrink
A parched spring has left UK crops under stress, with key cereals already showing signs of reduced yield and farmers bracing for a challenging…
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Evolving pathogen renders wheat rust resistance obsolete
A critical yellow rust resistance gene widely used in winter wheat has been rendered ineffective by newly evolved strains of the pathogen, according…
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Wheat growers at risk as UK's largest bioethanol plant teeters on brink
Britain’s biggest bioethanol plant has warned it could shut within days, putting the livelihoods of UK wheat farmers at risk, unless the government…
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New PCN guide launched to tackle potato sector's biggest threat
A guide aimed at arming UK potato growers with the latest tools to combat potato cyst nematodes (PCN) has been launched to protect yields and farm…
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Dry spell sparks surge in ramularia risk for spring barley
An expert is warning farmers to watch out for a surge in ramularia leaf spot in spring barley after a harsh dry spell has left crops stressed and…
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Researchers brew up future for UK-grown tea
Tea fields may soon rival sheep pastures on the Welsh hillsides, as research suggests the UK could become a serious player in home-grown tea…
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