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Glyphosate use extended for a further 18 months
A last minute extension to reauthorise the use of chemical weed killer glyphosate, commonly known as ‘Roundup’, has been granted for a further 18…
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Food prices will rise after 'political car crash' Brexit, NFU President warns
Food prices are set to rise as a result of the UK voting for Brexit, the National Farmers Union President Meurig Raymond has warned. Mr Raymond said…
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One mid-season Knockout Drench can increase lamb growth rates
Once-a-year, mid-season use of a wormer from the group four or five categories (orange or purple) within a month of weaning can help boost lamb…
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NFU President lists 'frustration with EU regulation and product approvals' as farmers reason for Brexit
NFU's President Meurig Raymond has listed 'frustration with European Union regulation and product approvals' as one of the main reasons farmers have…
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New blight control option from Gowan Crop Protection
Gowan Crop Protection Limited can now offer UK growers a completely new blight fungicide for the UK market, Presidium (dimethomorph and zoxamide)…
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European Appeals Committee gathers 'no qualified majority' vote with regard to glyphosate relicensing
The European Appeals Committee has gathered a ‘no qualified majority’ vote with regard to the relicensing of glyphosate. The decision whether to…
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Government funds five new research projects to explore ways to impove sustainable farming with satellite technology
The UK’s environment research council 'Natural Environment Research Council' (NERC) has funded five research projects to explore and develop new ways…
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Increased use of satellite technology set to improve on-the-spot-checks and reduce costs of administering the CAP
The EU Farming Commissioner Phil Hogan has expressed confidence that increased use of satellite technology can help member states to significantly…
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Government 'must provide superfast broadband speeds in rural areas by 2020'
A government obligation to provide superfast broadband speeds across the UK must be enshrined in law to meet planned delivery by 2020, according to…
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Resistance to anthelmintics becoming increasingly reported, farmers say
Research recently published in the Journal of Preventative Veterinary Medicine looks at the quality of advice and how the uptake of best practice in…
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