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Horticultural growers now have access to fund to help cut energy bills
The NFU has announced it has secured essential energy support for horticulture businesses, with calls continuing for the poultry sector to be…
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New Defra review seeks to boost fairness in fresh produce sector
A new government review is set to look at the fairness of contracts between farmers and purchasers in the fresh produce supply chain. The review…
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Farmers to see tighter margins for field crops in 2024, report says
Contracted margins will continue into 2024 for global arable farmers despite recent decreases in key operating costs, Rabobank suggests. The outlook…
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Emergency onion seed treatment authorised after collaborative effort
A collaborative effort to allow an essential seed treatment for 2024 sowing has succeeded, with use enabled until 15 April 2024. Emergency…
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Growers encouraged to sign up to new potato store project
A new project to help potato growers fine-tune storage practices has been established by a consortium of sector groups and experts. Growers are being…
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Livestock farmer trials peas and beans as soya alternative in ewe rations
Protein-rich peas and beans are replacing concentrates in the winter ration of sheep and cattle at a Welsh farm. Robert Lyon had been mixing a…
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Competition launches to champion farmers leading the way with soil
An annual competition which aims to champion farmers who lead the way in improving soil health has launched for 2024. The Soil Farmer of the Year…
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British Sugar outlines new beet offer despite no agreement with NFU Sugar
British Sugar has announced a new offer following weeks of talks with NFU Sugar, with growers now able to pick a fixed price option of £40/t or £38/t…
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Over 20 industry groups to help UK farmers increase carbon capture
A consortium of over 20 farming industry groups are pushing farmers to reach net zero by diversifying their arable and forage cropping. The Centre…
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British-grown baked beans enter tinning phase after successful farm trials
British baked beans grown using innovative methods have progressed to the tinning phase, with researchers hailing it as a step towards sustainable…
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