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Rising aphid numbers increase risk for peas and potatoes
A period of warm, dry weather has seen aphid numbers on the rise and migrating into susceptible crops. Reporting on the Syngenta Specialist Crops…
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Farmers losing millions through poor wheat
UK wheat growers could collectively boost their incomes by millions of Pounds annually simply by selecting varieties which are better suited to their…
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Yield disease control key under climate change
Oilseed rape disease losses are predicted to increase by a further £50M by 2050, under high CO2 emission scenarios. However, such losses, on…
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Syngenta launch on-line Specialist Crops Community
Syngenta has launched a dedicated Specialist Crops Community as part of the company’s website, designed to provide news and information specifically…
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Farmer wins £100 in pesticide quiz
Suffolk farmer Paul Howland was the lucky winner of the £100 Right One! prize quiz run by The Voluntary Initiative (VI) at the Cereals event. The…
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Potato growers urged to treat blight and Alternaria separately
Potato growers are being warned not to compromise blight control programmes during high risk conditions when tackling the threat of Alternaria…
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Hypro welcomes news on air inclusion nozzle droplet sizes
The publication by HGCA of a chart showing the droplet sizes produced by different flat fan air inclusion nozzles has been welcomed by Britain’s…
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Nominations sought for potato award
Council is seeking nominations for this year’s British Potato Industry Award. The award is presented to an individual recognised for their…
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Potato industry event to attract wider audience
Potato growers from across the south-east of England are expected to attend a technical potato event at Birchington in Kent on June 24 now it has…
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Sound science debate needed on GM technology
Both UK consumers and the fresh produce industry need an informed debate on the potential of GM technology to decide if this technology can and…
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