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Defra 'committed' to extending parallel imports and seed treatments rules
Defra has said it is 'committed' to addressing concerns over the potential loss of parallel imports and seed treatments by ensuring new measures are…
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Combining audits streamlines the business of arable farming
Growers for assurance scheme Scottish Quality Crops are benefiting from streamlined auditing after the appointment of new certification body Food…
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Seed potato exports to Northern Ireland to restart from 30 September
New requirements will allow Scottish seed potatoes back into the Northern Irish market from 30 September, it has been confirmed. Following the…
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Soft fruit AI tool launches to market following £2.8m backing
A new digital forecasting tool to maximise planning and profitability for soft fruit growers will soon launch to the market after £2.8m capital was…
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Asda becomes first UK retailer to stock salad grown in veritcal farm
Asda has become the first British retailer to stock salad grown in vertical farms in a move to 'improve sustainability'. The supermarket chain…
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NFU reminds farmers of upcoming photo ID change for AN fertilisers
The NFU is advising farmers to plan ahead for a change in the law that means they will need to provide photo ID before they can purchase ammonium…
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Harvest sees 'good progress' due to drier weather but 'variable quality'
Drier weather over the past two weeks has allowed this year's harvest to make good progress, according to AHDB's latest report. However, there is…
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New body aims to tackle multi-million pound potato problem
A new potato sector body which aims to tackle the impact of a costly crop pest - potato cyst nematode - has been welcomed. The new PCN forum has been…
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Scottish farmers urged to participate in review of worker visa scheme
Scottish farmers who use seasonal labour are being urged to participate in a review of the visa scheme following adverse impacts such as Brexit and…
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Wheat area in England down 5%, according to Defra figures
The wheat area in England for harvest 2023 is estimated to be 1,580 Kha, down 5% year-on-year, according to provisional figures. Defra has today (31…
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