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New facility focused on improving crop storage opens in Scotland
A new facility focused on improving crop storage has opened at the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, eastern Scotland. The Crop Storage and…
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Biological solution for potatoes as growing season gets into swing
Drier conditions have led to an increase in maincrop potato planting in the past month, with growers urged to consider the role biologicals could…
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Arable farmers face losing 'nearly a billion' due to wet winter
Arable farmers face losing nearly a billion in revenue as a result of the wet winter, the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has revealed…
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Study explores crops like willow and alder to boost farm income
Researchers are exploring the potential of crops like willow and alder as alternative sources of income for farmers while boosting environmental…
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James Hutton scientists get funding to continue vital late blight work
Scientists at the James Hutton Institute will continue their role in helping to protect Britain’s potato crop against late blight after further…
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Wet winter could cut UK food self sufficiency by nearly 10%
UK food production could be reduced by nearly a tenth as farmers across the country have been hit by one of the wettest winters on record, new…
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Emergency authorisation for non-cruiser treated sugar beet crops
A new emergency authorisation has been issued to sugar beet growers for an additional aphid spray for non-Cruiser SB treated crops. Growers can now…
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Seasonal worker visa route extended to 2029 amid labour shortages
The seasonal worker visa route has been extended until 2029 to address critical labour shortages in the farming industry, the government has…
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Nut trial looks at viability of producing walnuts in Wales
A Welsh farming couple are experimenting with growing nuts on their land as the crop becomes more economically viable in the UK. Martyn Williams and…
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Arable farmers facing 'big hit' to profits this year
Arable farmers are facing a 'big hit' to profits this year following six months of exceptionally wet weather and falling BPS rates, new figures show…
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