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Classifying glyphosate as carcinogen 'not justified', EU agency says
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has again concluded that classifying the weedkiller glyphosate as a carcinogen is 'not justified'. The EU body…
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NFU calls for fertiliser prices to be published 'immediately' to boost transparency
Growers have no confidence in purchasing inputs due to a complete lack of transparency in the fertiliser market, the NFU has warned. The union has…
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Simplified 'business risk register' could help growers manage volatility
A simplified 'business risk register' could help arable growers manage the higher level of risk they are facing next season because of inflationary…
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Arable land values in England jump by over a third in past decade
Arable land values in England have jumped by more than a third over the past decade, with further prices rises anticipated, despite new pressures by…
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Rising farming costs could see fields left unplanted, expert warns
Rising costs coupled with a reduction in subsidies could lead to fields being left unplanted as farmers face tough decisions, an industry expert has…
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New heat stress alert tool gives advance warning to counter crop risks
Potato growers can now get advance warning of the best time to apply Quantis biostimulant to best tackle the effects of heat stress events. The…
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Deadline looms to register details on Defra's new pesticide database
Farmers using plant protection products (PPPs) are being reminded to register their details on a new government database by 22 June. Announced last…
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Survey: Half of growers have reduced output due to labour shortages
Almost half of UK food growers and manufacturers have rationalised or reduced their output owing to labour shortages, a new survey shows. The…
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Electrical safety events to begin ahead of busy harvest season
A series of electrical safety events will commence in the East of England as the busy harvest period nears when combines, tractors and telehandlers…
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Growers warned of prevalence of new aggressive blight strains
Another unseasonably dry spring may have reduced early blight risk so far, but growers have been warned of the prevalence of new aggressive strains…
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