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NFU calls for 'jeopardising' raw cane sugar import quota to be dropped
The NFU has welcomed the government's decision to not expand the autonomous tariff quota (ATQ) on raw cane sugar for the rest of 2023, with calls now…
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UK's most comprehensive guide to cover crops launches for growers
Farmers can now get their hands on the UK's most comprehensive guide to selecting, establishing and terminating cover crops. Appropriate species…
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Project boosting UK-grown pulses sees new knowledge exchange platform
Farmers who are part of a project to grow more pulses and cut carbon emissions will be the first to benefit from a new knowledge exchange platform…
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Eleven new pea and bean varieties on 2024 Descriptive List for pulses
Eleven new pea and bean varieties have been added to the Processors and Growers Research Organisation's (PGRO) 2024 Descriptive List for pulses. A…
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UK agricultural scientists donate 8,000kg of potatoes to food charity
The James Hutton Institute has donated nearly 8,000kg of potatoes - worth an astonishing 932 bags - to a food charity helping communities in need…
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AHDB launches new edition of Recommended Lists for cereals
AHDB has launched the latest edition of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2024-2025, featuring several eye-catching new additions…
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UK 'does not need fruit pickers', Jacob-Rees Mogg suggests
Jacob Rees-Mogg has caused controversy once again after he suggested the UK "does not need fruit pickers". Speaking on BBC Radio 4, Mr Rees-Mogg also…
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UK and Ukraine 'stands shoulder-to-shoulder' on food security, Defra says
Defra Secretary Steve Barclay has said the UK and Ukraine 'stands shoulder-to-shoulder' to protect global food security following Russia's invasion…
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Average farm business income in England rises despite higher costs
Average business income by type of farm in England rose to £96,100 in 2022-2023 despite higher costs, according to the latest Defra figures. The…
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Weetabix campaigns to create UK's newest county in honour of farmers
The makers of Weetabix are campaigning to create the UK's newest county - Weetabixshire - in honour of its 150 farmer suppliers. The proposed county…
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