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Morrisons launches new trial to support growers by covering all costs
Retailer Morrisons has launched a new trial to support farmers by underwriting all of their costs associated with growing crops. The new initiative…
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New podcast launched for pea and bean growers
A new podcast designed to target the UK’s pea and bean sector has been launched by Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO). Inside the…
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Wet weather hinders start of this year's harvest, AHDB says
The recent wet weather has hindered the start of this year's harvest, with progress behind the five-year average, according to AHDB. The levy board…
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UK to harvest less wheat as more barley and oilseed rape sown
The UK will harvest less wheat due to more barley and oilseed rape being sown, according to AHDB's latest planting and variety survey. The survey…
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Farmers warned of photo ID rules when ordering fertilisers this autumn
Farmers have been told to brace for changes in the law which will require them to provide photo ID when purchasing ammonium nitrate (AN) fertilisers…
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New project aims to pump-prime UK's first chickpea breeding programme
A new research project aims to explore the potential for domestic production and pump-prime the UK’s first chickpea breeding programme. The two-year…
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Average value of an acre of arable land could soon reach all-time high
The average value of an acre of arable land could reach an all-time high by the end of the year, new research has suggested. Pasture values have…
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NFU urges young farmers to apply to Cereals Development Programme
The next generation of arable farmers are being encouraged to apply for the Cereals Development Programme, offering in-depth knowledge of the sector…
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Watchdog urged to investigate UK fertiliser market after record profits
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has been urged to examine the UK fertiliser market following record profits. NFU Scotland said for…
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Average value of arable land in England reaches new record high
The average value of arable land in England reached a new record high during the first half of 2023, new figures show. Strutt & Parker’s Farmland…
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