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Beet growers could face virus epidemic on scale of 2020, experts warn
Beet growers could face a virus epidemic on the scale of 2020, with aphids expected to be flying into new crops as they emerge, experts warn. The…
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New £1m project to bring farmers the 'TRUTH' about their soils
Cutting-edge UK ag-tech tools are coming together with research expertise to help farmers discover more about the role roots play in maintaining…
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Start-up's free promo for farmers aims to help them comply with soil rules
Soil Benchmark, an agri-tech start-up, is offering farmers free access to a new feature within its Digital Soil Management Platform, but only for a…
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Defra confirms this year's yellows virus incidence to be 83%
Defra has confirmed this year's yellows virus incidence to be 83%, giving the green light for growers to use a neonic pesticide on the 2024 sugar…
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Growers warned of 'clear risk' of slug damage to spring crops
Growers are being urged to assess and manage the risk of damage to spring cereals following high autumn slug pressure and a mild, wet winter. Slug…
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EA warns farmers of growing 'high-risk' crops in South West
Farmers who grow maize and other 'high-risk' crops in the South West have been warned of enforcement action if measures are not taken to prevent…
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Wildflower strips around orchards could help farmers harvest more apples
Wildflower strips planted around apple orchards could help farmers harvest an additional 2,400kg per hectare, researchers say. Insects including…
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Top performing farm characteristics highlight gulf in farm income
The characteristics of top performing farms against a backdrop of the removal of subsidies and the introduction of 'public goods' have been…
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First 'pulse pioneers' recruited to farmer-led research project
UK pea and bean growers are being invited to become ‘pulse pioneers’ and be paid to carry out on-farm trials which contribute to a ground-breaking…
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Researchers working to safeguard UK onion crop from destructive disease
Researchers are working to safeguard one of the world's most crucial crops – the humble onion - from fusarium basal rot (FBR), a destructive disease…
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