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New report calls for doubling of UK plant science funding
The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) is backing calls for a doubling of UK plant science research funding to…
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New N management tool for maize growers
Livestock and arable farmers alike look set to benefit from the launch of a new service for maize growers to…
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New Monrello broccoli meets retail and processing demands
A new Syngenta broccoli variety, Monrello, has exceptional agronomic and consumer benefits that will provide growers with a future market-leading…
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Rothamsted Research submits application to Defra for permission to carry out GM field trial
Rothamsted Research has submitted an application to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for permission to carry out…
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Early action vital to avert yellow rust explosion
Many cereal crops could be facing a yellow rust epidemic this spring unless early action is taken, according to leading…
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Wireworm control in UK maize possible again
The EU suspension of Poncho (clothianidin) seed treatment on maize left growers without protection from wireworms but fortunately there is…
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Euronext launches rapeseed complex
Euronext, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange Group (NYSE: ICE), has announced that it will launch a combined Rapeseed…
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EU vote to withdraw methiocarb slug pellets
EU Member States have voted to withdraw approval for all methiocarb slug pellets, including Draza forte and Decoy Wetex. The…
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Potato spend up in 2013 while volumes dipped
AHDB potato retail and foodservice reports reveal fall in demand in year to 8 December 2013. Highlights include: · In…
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Elsoms awarded ESTA accreditation
Following the successful audit of Elsoms seed treatment facilities and procedures by PAI Ltd, the European Seed Treatment Association (ESTA)…