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Gene-edited crop production edges nearer as new law introduced
New gene editing legislation which seeks to bolster the UK's production of crops to make them more resilient has been introduced in parliament today…
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British Sugar and NFU Sugar announce 25% cash advancement
British Sugar and NFU Sugar have announced a 25% cash advancement ahead of the 2022/23 campaign as growers face increased pressures. The offer…
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New award aims to acknowledge 'vital role' of UK growers
A new award has launched that aims to acknowledge the 'vital role' played by the UK’s growers of fresh produce, cut flowers and plants. The UK Grower…
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Bale contamination warning following very dry start to 2022
Baled silage could be prone to soil contamination following a very dry start to 2022, due to dust and slurry being incorporated into bales. Making…
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PYO pumpkins project shows major income potential for growers
A grower who generated pick-your-own (PYO) pumpkin sales of £7,500 from 0.5 acres of land says admission fees, catering and other sales could take…
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Precision breeding bill 'a major boost' for crop innovation
Crop breeders have welcomed the government's plan to bring forward a new bill set to exempt improved crop varieties from restrictive GMO rules. The…
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Wales only UK nation to exceed pre-Covid food export levels in 2021
Wales was the only UK nation that exceeded pre-Covid food and drink export levels last year, a new report by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)…
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Protest at Syngenta factory over UK exports of banned pesticide
Small-scale farmers are demonstrating outside Syngenta's Yorkshire factory to protest the government’s 'double standards' in permitting the export of…
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Sunflower campaign launched to help Ukrainian farmers
A campaign to help Ukraine’s farmers by planting sunflowers within UK spring crops has been launched by two farming companies. Customers are being…
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Growers urged to complete AHDB's planting and variety survey
Growers are being urged to complete the AHDB Planting and Variety Survey, which provides the earliest view of the planted area for the upcoming…
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