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Report urges action on crop diseases and support for growers
Greater investment is needed in monitoring crop diseases and the insects that spread them, alongside support for growers facing losses, a new report…
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AHDB survey opens to offer first insight into upcoming UK harvest
AHDB's planting and variety survey, which provides the earliest view of the planted area for the upcoming harvest in the UK, will soon open for this…
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British Sugar wraps up sugar beet campaign in milestone centenary year
The UK’s domestic sugar beet industry is set to conclude its 2024-2025 season, with the Newark factory being the final site to shut its doors over…
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Grower surpasses winter wheat profitability with 9t/ha winter bean crop
A Kent farmer has achieved a 9t/ha winter bean crop, in an era where UK winter field bean yields range from a low of 3.7t to highs of 4.9t/ha. In…
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Plant-based brand Alpro pledges 100% British oats for drink
Plant-based drink brand Alpro has pledged to source 100% of its oats from British farmers as part of a move to bolster its UK presence. The…
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Group of regenerative farmers launch new line of flours
A new line of flours have been launched by a group of British farmers dedicated to regenerative principles such as slashing pesticide use and…
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Farmers encouraged to grow sunflowers to boost market returns
Farmers are being encouraged to consider growing sunflowers to boost market returns and deliver environmental benefits. United Oilseeds, which…
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Farm business incomes forecast to rise for all sectors except cereals
Average farm business incomes are forecast to have risen in 2024-2025 across all agricultural sectors, with the exception of cereals. This follows a…
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New project set to predict nutrient release from cover crops
A new four-month project which is being funded by AHDB and three water firms is set to predict nutrient release from cover crops. It will include…
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Report: OSR with high CSFB larvae counts may still have yield potential
Newly published research, conducted by ADAS, gives hope for the UK growers to keep oilseed rape (OSR) as a profitable break crop in their rotations…
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