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Defra approves GM Potato research trials
Defra has approved an application by the company BASF to undertake trials of a GM disease-resistant potato. The trials will take place on two sites…
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Cabbage king signs consumers to Red Tractor Food
Hundreds of farmers and growers across the South East are joining forces to encourage consumers to buy more home produced 'Red Tractor' food. Backing…
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NVZ limits on arable land to decrease on 19 December 2006
NVZ LIMITS ON ARABLE LAND TO DECREASE ON 19 DECEMBER 2006 Defra and the Environment Agency are reminding farmers in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs)…
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Fresh opportunity for potatoes
Potato farmers in West Lancashire have an excellent opportunity to talk direct to a North West supermarket's fresh produce buyer at a barbecue being…
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High starch maize creating increased acidosis risk
With the latest maize silage analyses showing average starch levels around 5% higher than in 2005, dairy producers are being advised to pay close…
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Seed event explores new opportunities
A period of opportunity will be spelled out by the seed potato industry at the British Potato Council's Seed Industry Event, which takes place on 2-3…
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Be a potato store STAR
Potato sprout-suppressant manufacturer Luxan has launched a new initiative to support potato growers, merchants, processors and fogging contractors…
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Mild autumn produces early season disease threat
Mild conditions during September and the start of October have led to unusually early and high incidences of Phoma leaf spots in Oilseed Rape and a…
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Triazole mix offers Septoria success
WHEAT growers concerned by a reported decline in the activity of triazole fungicides against the disease Septoria tritici must look at the…
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Insect attack threatens rape crops
High numbers of Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle identified in oilseed rape crops at harvest indicate an high risk for establishing crops this autumn…
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