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Areas of Scotland struggle to finish combining after poor weather
Some areas of Scotland are struggling to finish combining with the wet weather now holding back autumn plantings, NFU Scotland has said. Responses to…
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Red clover plays important role in reducing livestock farm's input costs
Protein-rich red clover is helping a Welsh livestock farm achieve a total cost of production of less than £3/kg deadweight in its lambs. Dafydd and…
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European Commission proposes 10-year glyphosate extension
The European Commission has proposed that the herbicide glyphosate be extended by a further 10 years, with a vote due in October. The Commission's…
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British Sugar offers sugar beet price of £37.50 per tonne for 2024-25
British Sugar has offered a sugar beet price of £37.50 per tonne for the 2024-25 contract year, but it has yet to be agreed with by NFU Sugar. The…
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Growers urged to complete NFU's 2023 harvest survey as deadline looms
Growers are being reminded to take part in the NFU's annual harvest survey to help build a detailed picture of yields across the country, closing for…
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New certification model to streamline audits for Scottish growers
Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) has announced it is moving from an annual scheme to a product certification model to streamline audits for crop growers…
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Consultation confirmed on plans for digital grain passport
A consultation with the industry over the possible introduction of a digital passport for combinable crops will take place in the autumn. Digitising…
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Government urged to unlock 'damaging' post-Brexit EU trade loss
The government must 'double efforts' to unlock 'damaging' post-Brexit loss of trade with the rest of the EU, NFU Scotland has said. The call comes…
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Harvest maize with care to reduce pollution, Environment Agency says
Devon and Cornwall farmers are being told by the Environment Agency to guard against run-off during and after harvesting their maize crop this year…
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Harvest progress boosted by dry spell, AHDB report says
Recent hot and dry weather for many regions have provided good windows of opportunity for harvesting in the past two weeks, according to AHDB's…
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