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Two of Scotland's longest established grower organisations merge
Two of Scotland’s longest established fresh produce organisations have completed a merger and created an additional growing business. East of…
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Peach potato aphids reported in traps across sugar beet growing area
Peach-potato aphid catches are reported in traps across the sugar beet growing area, prompting advice to check non-Cruiser protected crops and apply…
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UK berry sector announces formation of a new research board
The UK berry sector has announced the formation of a new research and development board to advance sustainability and efficiency for growers. British…
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AHDB's planting and variety survey opens for 2023
AHDB's planting and variety survey, which provides the earliest view of the planted area for the upcoming harvest in the UK, has opened for entries…
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UK invests £3m to develop and test new sustainable fertilisers
The UK government has announced a £3 million investment to develop, test and scale up new and alternative fertilisers. The announcement was made at…
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High adoption of gene-edited crop seeds likely in 'next five to ten years'
High adoption of gene-edited crop seeds is expected in the next five to ten years, a new report by Rabobank suggests. Although the exact timeline for…
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Potato imaging project completes final pre-season trials
Ground sensing technology TuberScan is entering its final phase of testing following the start of this year’s weather-delayed potato growing season…
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Seed potato exports to resume to NI in autumn, minister confirms
New requirements will allow Scottish seed potatoes back into the Northern Irish market from autumn this year, according to a Defra minister…
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Ribena blackcurrant growers launch regenerative project
A research project has launched that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the growing of blackcurrants through regenerative farming…
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Cut silage early despite conditions but take precautions, experts say
A cold spring and the prospect of wet weather over the days ahead is prompting farmers to question whether to cut silage now in potentially difficult…
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