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Potato processor McCain unveils new £35m investment for farmers
Potato processor McCain has announced new investment worth £35m for its farmers by committing to a 31% contract indexation increase. The investment…
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Defra approves emergency neonic seed treatment for sugar beet crop
Defra has given the green light for an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of a neonic seed treatment on this year’s sugar beet crop due to…
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Scientists find new potato varieties resistant to potato cyst nematodes
British scientists have discovered new potato varieties that are resistant to crop-destroying pest potato cyst nematodes (PCN). The findings of a…
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Frost insurance triggered for sugar beet growers
Growers who have lost sugar beet due to frost damage following the recent freezing temperatures will have a claim made on their behalf with NFU…
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Three new spring bean varieties added to descriptive list
Three new spring bean varieties have been added to the descriptive list after gaining the UK's National Listing status. The Processors and Grower…
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UK does not produce enough fruit and veg, warns new study
The UK does not produce enough fruit and vegetables for its population to get the recommended five portions a day intake, according to new analysis…
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Fertiliser prices stay at historic highs as farmers face tough 2023
Farmers could spend as much as £628m extra on nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers made using gas during 2023, according to new analysis. Although gas…
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Exotic wheat DNA helps breed 'climate-proof' crops, UK study says
Wheat containing exotic DNA from wild relatives benefit from up to 50% higher yields in hot weather compared with elite lines lacking these genes, UK…
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New GB-wide strategy seeks to protect crops and plants from disease
A new five year strategy to protect crops and plants from pests and diseases has been published as the government looks to bolster domestic food…
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Scottish growers urged to join new seed potato co-operative
A new organisation launched to support the Scottish seed potato sector as it remains locked out of the EU market is looking for growers to join. The…
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