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NFU welcomes BT's decision to delay digital landline switch
The NFU has welcomed BT's decision to delay the rollout of its digital landline switch due to fears over power outages and poor phone signals in…
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New high-yielding malting barley variety Tennyson gets approval
A new high-yielding spring barley variety, Tennyson, has been approved on the latest Malting Barley Committee (MBC) variety list. Syngenta’s Tennyson…
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New permit paves way for drone pesticide applications
Applying plant protection products from drones has moved a step closer after a regulator granted a trials permit for a slug pellet product. The…
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Muller reaches agreement to acquire family-run Yew Tree Dairy
Muller has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Yew Tree Dairy, a family-owned dairy company based in West Lancashire. With the…
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Innocent Drinks unveils farmer winners of £1m decarbonise fund
Innocent Drinks has unveiled the winners of a £1 million fund set up to help its grower suppliers to go greener through regenerative agriculture. The…
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Initiative celebrating UK's 700 pea growers returns for 2024
A week-long celebration of one of Britain's favourite vegetables and the 700 growers who produce it will commence again for 2024. The UK’s annual…
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Linseed growers to benefit from new pre-emergence herbicide
A new herbicide has been given the green light by authorities for growers to use post emergence weed control for linseed. Laya, manufactured by Life…
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Yorkshire council votes to recommend meat and dairy ban
Calderdale Council leaders have voted to recommend serving only vegan food at its events, prompting a backlash from rural campaigners. The West…
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Environment Agency drops plans to increase sheep dip permit costs
The Environment Agency has confirmed it will not be raising application charges for sheep dip disposal following concerns over the potential impact…
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Pig farmers urged to take part in important zinc oxide study
Pig farmers are being urged to help researchers look into the impact of the removal of zinc oxide at medicinal levels from piglet diets. The shelf…
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