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NFU launches #YourHarvest 2023 campaign amid 'tough year' for growers
Farmers are reaching out to the public and MPs to raise the importance of the crops sector amid a 'tough year' of unpredictable costs and market…
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Arable farmers facing 'more than 50% drop' in profits this year
Arable farmers are facing more than a 50 percent drop in profits this year amid lower commodity prices and a fall in BPS payments. Profits may…
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UK scientists use molecular priming tech to curb climate impacts on crops
UK researchers have announced they will develop molecular priming technology to counter the effects of climate change on crop growing. Scientists at…
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Government gives green light for sugar beet growers to use Movento
An application from NFU Sugar and British Sugar for the emergency use of Movento on sugar beet in 2023 has been approved. The government has given…
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'Fight against blight' continues as potato project secures new funding
A project aiming to help protect valuable potato crops by alerting growers across the UK to late blight outbreaks has secured funding. The James…
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New £1m pea protein study to cut soya imports and boost farmers
A new £1m project will research new varieties of peas to reduce the UK’s reliance on soya imports while offering new economic opportunities for…
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Defra awards projects £30m to spearhead sustainable food production
Up to £30 million has been awarded to new farming projects which aim to boost UK food production sustainably, the government has confirmed. The…
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UK crop protection firm seeks EU approval of new seed treatment product
UK-based Eden Research has applied for the authorisation of a new seed treatment product in the EU, with application in the UK to follow. The small…
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Yara to build new global fertiliser production plant in Yorkshire
Fertiliser manufacturer Yara will build a new global production plant for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants in Yorkshire. The…
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AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds launches three new Monitor Farms
Farming businesses in East Yorkshire, Norfolk and Nottinghamshire have been successful in applying to be new AHDB Monitor Farms for four years. The…
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