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Consultation on plans for digital grain passport to soon commence
A consultation with the industry over the possible introduction of a digital passport for combinable crops will launch next week. Digitising paper…
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Glyphosate reauthorised for further ten years in EU
The European Commission has confirmed it will reauthorise the weedkiller glyphosate for another 10 years, subject to certain new conditions and…
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Global food commodity prices set for respite in 2024, report says
Global food commodity prices are set for respite in 2024 after three years of record highs caused by war, adverse weather and rising energy and input…
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Maize growers welcome emergency authorisation for three seed treatments
An emergency authorisation for three European seed treatments, crucial for the growing of forage maize, has been granted after industry lobbying. The…
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Farmers start trials to help develop new precision slug control solutions
Farmers across the UK have started three-year trials to help develop new precision slug control solutions as part of a £2.6m research project. The…
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Climate proof plants a step closer after new protein root discovery
Climate proof crops are a step closer after researchers discovered a protein that seals plant roots to regulate the uptake of nutrients and water…
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Defra calls for 'mutually acceptable outcome' amid sugar beet pricing row
The government has urged British Sugar and NFU Sugar to reach a 'mutually acceptable outcome' amid the ongoing sugar beet pricing row. NFU Sugar had…
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Lincolnshire potato grower AKP Group acquires Wolds Produce
Lincolnshire-based potato grower AKP Group, one of the UK's largest, has bought Yorkshire potato business Wolds Produce for an undisclosed sum. AKP…
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Net margins for arable farm to be 'well below' 2021-2022 levels
Net margins for an average arable farm for harvest 2024 is expected to be 'well below' 2021 and 2022 levels, Strutt & Parker has forecast. The…
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Scientists to freeze six key UK crops to help safeguard food security
Scientists are deploying cryotechnology to help keep key UK crops secure at very cold temperatures in a bid to safeguard food security and improve…
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