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Deadline nears for farmers to register on new pesticide database
Farmers using plant protection products (PPPs) have just days to register their details on a new government database. Announced in April, any…
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Scottish farm leaders call for 'urgent approval' of bracken herbicide
Scottish farm leaders have called for the 'urgent approval' of the herbicide Asulox for use to control bracken this year due to the lack of…
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Livetec launches new app for poultry farmers to get ahead of bird flu
A new app for poultry farmers and backyard keepers aims to improve disease reporting and tracking to help limit the spread of disease. An…
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Scottish farm leaders criticise new 'duplicate' audit for pesticide users
Farm leaders are calling for the Scottish government to recognise that assurance membership demonstrates that businesses are complying with their…
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Farm software firm Herdwatch acquires Kingswood Computing
Farm software firm Herdwatch has announced the acquisition of Kingswood Computing in order to expand its presence in the UK and Ireland. Herdwatch…
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BBC Countryfile explores project using AI to monitor dairy cow health
A project using artificial intelligence to monitor dairy cows has featured in a focus on the future of farming on BBC One’s Countryfile. Using the…
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Hill farmer calls for emergency authorisation of bracken control herbicide
A Scottish hill farmer has called for the government to stop "dragging its heels" on providing an emergency authorisation of bracken control…
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'Level Zero': Agri-tech firm identifies new early standard for mastitis detection
An agri-tech firm has identified a new early standard for mastitis detection – 'Level Zero' – which it says will enhance cattle welfare and reduce…
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Defra unveils major uplift to Productivity and Slurry equipment grants
Farmers can now claim for grants worth £31m under Defra's Productivity and Slurry budget to help cover the costs of over 90 pieces of equipment. As…
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Government gives green light for sugar beet growers to use Movento
An application from NFU Sugar and British Sugar for the emergency use of Movento on sugar beet in 2023 has been approved. The government has given…
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