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Polish potato imports to UK test positive for notifiable disease
Two consignments of ware potatoes imported to the UK from Poland have tested positive for ring rot, a notifiable disease, during routine inspections…
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Backlash after English whisky makers could soon use term 'single malt'
Proposals to permit whisky makers in England to use the term "single malt" have led to concern among Scottish distilleries and politicians. Under…
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Red Tractor seeks applications for new crops and sugar beet chair
The Red Tractor Board is seeking applications for a new crops chair following the resignation of Kit Papworth, who has been elected chair of NFU…
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Drop in UK cereal and oilseed leads to growing reliance on imports
Last year was challenging for UK cereal and oilseed growers due to a marked decline in both wheat and oilseed rape production, leading to a reliance…
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Scottish farmers achieve FSA Gold for distilling wheat in UK-first
Growers have achieved a UK-first FSA Gold verification for distilling wheat as part of sustainability efforts with Scotch whisky maker Chivas…
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UK wheat production set to see an increase from 2024 levels
Wheat production in the UK for this year is set to see an increase from 2024 levels, according to estimates by levy organisation AHDB. Production is…
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Land in conversion to organic with Soil Association Certification doubles
Land in conversion to organic in the UK with Soil Association Certification has doubled in the last year, figures show. New data relating to land…
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UK farmland at risk under system using 1940s data, report warns
Data from the 1940s is being used to classify and protect England’s most productive farmland, leading to fears that the food production could be…
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Half of UK farmers reconsidering their future, says survey
Half of farmers in the UK are reconsidering their future in the industry due to a rise in financial pressures in the last year, a stark new survey…
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Apply mesosulfuron-based herbicides on sunny days, farmers told
Farmers should apply mesosulfuron-based herbicides on sunny days to maximise performance, according to a new study. For many seasons, farmers have…
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