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Strong demand from arable farms help boost tractor registrations
Agricultural tractor registrations were 10% higher in the first three months of 2023 than 2022, with strong demand particularly from arable…
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Wet March and April showers 'likely to impact' potato herbicide plans
Potato growers are facing a different proposition when it comes to weed control this spring following delayed planting of much of the UK’s maincrop…
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13.5-acre arable field smashes guide price and sells for £220,000
Strong demand for small blocks of arable land was highlighted as a 13.5-acre field smashed its guide price when selling for £220,000 at an auction…
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Cover crop trial sees boost in yields while protecting water quality
A trial at a Cheshire farm has shown how growing cover crops and carrying out soil analysis can reduce artificial fertiliser use to protect raw water…
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Two thirds of UK soils deficient in key nutrients, survey shows
Two thirds of soils in the UK are deficient in key nutrients, continuing a trend of almost 30 years, a new survey has shown. NRM, a provider of soil…
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Quaker oat growers to be offered LEAF Marque certification
Scottish oat growers will be offered LEAF Marque certification from this month as part of a recognition of sustainably farmed products. Scottish…
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Angus family farm see benefits five years on from climate project
An Angus family farm has seen the results of a changed approach to some on-farm practices, resulting in improved yields and a drop in input costs…
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Project to develop robotic harvest system matching human speed
A new project aims to tackle the lack of seasonal labour in the UK horticulture industry as researchers look to accelerate the delivery of robotic…
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Precision Breeding Bill gains Royal Assent after decades of campaigning
The Precision Breeding Bill has gained Royal Assent following decades of industry campaigning. The potential role of new breeding technologies in…
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Scientists discover novel gene in hope for bolstered food security
Researchers have revealed for the first time how a key gene in crops allows them to use their energy more efficiently, which could, in turn, help…
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