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Rain fails to break drought as farm water pressures deepen
Nearly three quarters of England remains in drought despite this week’s rainfall, with farmers continuing to face pressure from exceptionally dry…
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Scottish spin-out targets £50m potato disease problem
A Scottish-developed treatment for potato blackleg and soft rot, diseases estimated to cost the UK industry £50 million a year, is moving towards…
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Frontier launches 50% OSR risk-share scheme for 2027
Oilseed rape growers are being offered 50% protection against establishment failure under a new Frontier Agriculture scheme for the 2027 harvest. The…
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GB Potatoes programme returns after strong first-year response
A programme designed to develop the next generation of potato industry professionals is returning for 2027 after an overwhelming response to its…
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Farmers warn they may struggle to plant next year's crops
Farmers could struggle to plant next year’s crops after drought, disease and rising costs pushed businesses to crisis point, industry leaders have…
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Weekly drought meetings begin as farmers face mounting strain
England’s drought response has been stepped up, with the National Drought Group moving to weekly meetings as dry conditions continue to put pressure…
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Frontier completes takeover of Aberdeen Grain site
Frontier Agriculture has completed its purchase of Aberdeen Grain’s Whiterashes grain storage facility, securing continued access for growers and…
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Farmers warned of legal risks from drought and heatwaves
Farmers are being warned to review water use, fire precautions and worker safety as prolonged heat and drought increase legal and regulatory risks…
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East Anglia drought leaves British onion crop under pressure
British onion supplies are set to tighten after extreme heat and drought slashed yields, reduced bulb sizes and raised quality concerns across the…
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AHDB launches £500k BYDV tool to help growers cut sprays
Wheat and barley growers have been given a new tool to help decide when barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) sprays are actually worth applying…
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