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Record year for cereal yields in Scotland, figures show
This year was a record year for cereal yields in Scotland, with total yield now sitting at a 20 year high, official government statistics show. The…
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Government-funded biomass initiative for UK farms soon launches
A new £4.8m project funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to increase biomass crops grown in the UK will soon…
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Free training and low drift spray nozzles for Midland farmers
Severn Trent is inviting farmers to learn about improving spray efficiencies in a series of virtual workshops in December, January and February. The…
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Biostimulant soil activator shows healthy ROI in five-year trial
With increasing awareness of problem soils and their impact on arable farm productivity, results from a recent trial provide insights into how soil…
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Yorkshire farmer secures funds to develop new cover crops guide
An ambitious new project launched by a Yorkshire farmer intends to help other farmers to unlock improvements to soil health at a crucial time for…
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International Barley Centre opens to safeguard Scottish barley
The International Barley Hub Field Centre at the James Hutton Institute has officially opened to safeguard and improve barley crop production in…
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PepsiCo opens UK lab to help growers produce 'best possible oats'
A new research lab has opened in Cambridge to help UK oat growers reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maximising crop yield. The new facility…
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New project seeks to produce barley with 50% lower emissions
A new on-farm project will explore how barley can be grown in a more sustainable way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining crop…
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Welsh Leek officially protected as it gains UK GI status
Wales’ national vegetable and emblem, the Welsh Leek, is now officially protected as it gains the highly sought-after UK GI status. It becomes the…
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Major review of AHDB's Recommended Lists to commence
The first phase of a major review of AHDB's Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) is taking place will soon commence. Input is needed to…
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