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Keynote speakers at Biofuels International 2017 discuss the very latest developments
At a time of increased political, environmental and market uncertainty, this focused two-day event returns for its 10th anniversary to…
Environment
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Agronomists get behind metaldehyde stewardship initiative
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group’s ‘Get Pelletwise! Agronomic Updates’ system is back for a third year due to its resounding success,…
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OSR growers asked to ‘change one thing’ to protect water
The Voluntary Initiative is urging oilseed rape growers to ‘change one thing’ this autumn to help avoid restrictions on key herbicides vital…
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Bumblebees at risk from Neonics says new report
Bumblebees are less able to start colonies when exposed to a common neonicotinoid pesticide, according to a new University of…
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Red Tractor standards updated to reflect enhanced metaldehyde stewardship
Ahead of metaldehyde slug pellet treatments, growers should familiarise themselves with the new Red Tractor Combinable Crops and Sugar Beet…
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Making room for pollinators need not harm farm productivity
Farmers attending two recent Campaign for the Farmed Environment events heard from experts that supporting pollinators and crop pest predators…
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Industry bee and flower event prioritises wildlife by design
Wildlife by design not accident must be the key priority in rising to the challenge of environmental improvement alongside profitable…
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Major funding for new crop sciences research centre at NIAB in Cambridge
The new Cambridge Centre for Crop Science will focus on linking with farming and food industries to translate research into…
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BASIS award winner for novel cover crop research announced at Cereals 2017
The much-anticipated award winner for the BASIS ‘Paul Singleton Project of the Year Award’ is announced as Rosalind Martin, for…
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Rodenticide stewardship confusion
It’s been reported that there’s confusion from farmers as to whether they need to attend a rodent control course, to…