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Hemp to be made easier for British farmers to grow
The government is set to make it easier for farmers to grow hemp to help boost the sector and 'maximise its economic potential'. Reforms to current…
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Weeds continuing to emerge and grow in oilseed rape later than usual
Weeds are continuing to emerge and grow in oilseed rape crops later than usual due to unseasonably mild temperatures. Weeds are growing rapidly…
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Land management greatly impacts soil organic levels, data suggests
Data from thousands of soil samples suggests that land management has a significant impact on soil organic matter (SOM) levels. Overall, the less…
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Scotland's First Minister opens new state-of-the-art crop centre
Scotland's First Minister has opened a new multi-million pound centre which will develop and pilot pioneering crop breeding technologies. John…
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'Many factors' for reported fall in area of beans grown in UK
Many factors have contributed to a reported fall in the area of beans grown in the UK, the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) says…
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AHDB to 'demystify' the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds
AHDB is set to 'demystify' how varieties make it onto the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) at a winter wheat trial site in Norfolk…
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Scotland 'risks being left behind' on precision breeding policy
Scotland risks being left behind on precision breeding policy as England, the EU and the US press ahead, Scottish farm leaders have warned…
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Herts arable farm undergoes vineyard diversification as sector flourishes
A Hertfordshire arable farm has detailed its journey into wine as vineyard diversification continues to prove a popular route for many farmers…
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Arable farmers needed to help spark precision breeding conversation
Arable farmers are wanted for a project to help drive discussion on precision breeding and share insights with the wider agricultural community. As…
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NFU 'disappointed' as government extends raw cane sugar import quota
The NFU has said it is 'disappointed' with the government’s decision to maintain the autonomous tariff quota (ATQ) for raw cane sugar for 2025. Since…
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