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NFU launches arable campaign after 'disastrous' toll on sector
The NFU has launched a new campaign to put a spotlight on the importance of the British harvest following a 'disastrous' toll on the sector. The…
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Agri chemicals regulatory regime delays 'adding uncertainty' for UK farms
Delays to a post-Brexit regulatory regime for agri chemicals are adding costs for agri-supply businesses and making it harder for farmers to plan…
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New high-yielding malting barley variety Tennyson gets approval
A new high-yielding spring barley variety, Tennyson, has been approved on the latest Malting Barley Committee (MBC) variety list. Syngenta’s Tennyson…
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New permit paves way for drone pesticide applications
Applying plant protection products from drones has moved a step closer after a regulator granted a trials permit for a slug pellet product. The…
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Linseed growers to benefit from new pre-emergence herbicide
A new herbicide has been given the green light by authorities for growers to use post emergence weed control for linseed. Laya, manufactured by Life…
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Oatly drops plans for major facility in Peterborough
Plant-based drink manufacturer Oatly has dropped plans to open a new facility in Peterborough where it would have sourced oats from local farmers…
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Project worth £5.9m to help UK farmers increase carbon capture
A consortium of over 20 industry and research partners have formed a four-year, £5.9 million project to help farmers diversify their arable and…
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Essex arable farm extending to 900 acres comes to market
A rare opportunity to acquire a large commercial arable farm located in Essex has come onto the market, for a guide price of nearly £11m. Tewes Farm…
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Emergency approval granted for mineral oil to treat seed potatoes
An emergency approval has been granted for a mineral oil product to treat seed potato crops, offering growers a tool against non-persistent…
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Silicon can enhance crop growth and alleviate stress, study says
A new study has shown how silicon has almost doubled the weight of courgette fruit and helped strengthen the plant against powdery mildew. Carried…
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