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Growers urged to consider SFI's potential impact on pulse crops
Growers entering agreements for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) are being advised to ensure they fully understand the potential impact their…
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European Commission proposes 50% grain tariffs on Russia and Belarus
A tariff of up to 50% on Russian and Belarussian grain imports has been proposed by the European Commission to combat the risk of market…
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British Sugar's end of campaign support welcomed after wet harvest
Growers have welcomed British Sugar’s announcement today committing to cover 75% of their diversion costs following a difficult harvest. With growers…
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Government urged to boost UK food security amid huge fall in crops
The drastic reduction in crops expected due to the wet weather has shown just how vulnerable British farms are, the NFU has warned. The union said…
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New harvest forecasting tool set to save vining pea industry £30m
A new tool designed to predict the optimum harvest time for UK vining peas has launched after four-and-a-half years of development. Launched by the…
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British pulse businesses set to get stronger voice as group joins AIC
Farmers and processors in the pulse sector are to benefit from stronger representation as Pulses UK joins the country's leading agri-supply trade…
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Scientists to harness gene editing power to transform UK potato sector
Researchers are set to harness the power of gene editing to address numerous challenges facing the UK potato sector. With new legislation allowing…
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Next few weeks 'crucial' for growers as survey shows big crop falls
The next few weeks will be 'crucial' for growers as a new survey confirms a drastic reduction in crops across the country. AHDB's survey, which…
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Defra predicts huge fall in cereals and dairy incomes
Dairy farm incomes may have fallen by as much as 78% in the year to February 2024, with cereals businesses seeing a 77% drop, provisional figures…
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Study shows blackgrass uses specific adaptations to flourish in saturated soil
A new study has shown that blackgrass uses specific adaptations to flourish even when soil is totally saturated for up to three weeks. When…
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