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Farmer boosts yields and cuts fertiliser use by 25% with new approach
A Welsh farmer cut fertiliser and pesticide use by 25%, boosted yields and reduced labour with a new approach to grassland and arable farming. Arfon…
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Are you ready for the rush? Why early harvest preparation matters
On any farm, the summer months leading up to harvest are a whirlwind of activity, yet despite the long list of jobs, pre-harvest preparation is the…
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Dry spring sparks concern for UK crop development, AHDB warns
Farmers are now facing mounting concern over increasingly dry conditions that are beginning to hinder crop development, AHDB warns. According to the…
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UK bioethanol facing 'collapse' after US trade deal, producers warn
Britain's two largest bioethanol producers have issued a stark warning following the UK-US trade deal, warning that it posed an 'existential threat'…
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King Charles issues Royal Warrant to British Sugar
British Sugar has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment by King Charles, continuing its long-standing relationship with the monarch. The honour…
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UK's largest vertical farm operator enters administration
The Jones Food Company, operator of the UK’s largest vertical farms, has entered administration after failing to secure new investment. The business…
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Dry spring threatens crop development despite strong start, AHDB warns
Farmers are facing increasing concerns over the impact of dry weather on crop development, despite a strong start to the spring planting season. This…
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Pumpkin growers branch out with sunflowers to extend PYO season
A pick-your-own (PYO) pumpkin enterprise has proven highly profitable, prompting the farming couple behind the venture to trial sunflowers as a means…
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GB Potatoes commits to three-year fund boost for blight scheme
GB Potatoes has announced a significant three-year funding commitment to support the Fight Against Blight (FAB) project, an initiative that monitors…
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‘Too wet, too dry’: Farmers sound alarm over uncertain weather patterns
Farmers are facing a fresh wave of anxiety as new Met Office figures confirm April was the sunniest on record and the third warmest, but once again…
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