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NFU calls for Seasonal Workers scheme to be expanded
The NFU is calling for the government to immediately expand its Seasonal Workers Pilot scheme, as worker shortages continue to…
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Innovation Hub for Controlled Environment Agriculture launched in Dundee
Agri-tech centre Crop Health and Protection (CHAP) and farming technology company Liberty Produce have launched theInnovation Hub for Controlled Environment…
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Light leaf spot risk highest in central Britain
AHDB’s light leaf spot (LLS) preliminary forecast shows that the disease risk to winter oilseed rape (OSR) is relatively high…
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New crop diversification cluster will promote diversification of European agriculture
A ‘crop diversification cluster’ has been set up whereby partner organisations from countries across the climatic zones of Europe, along…
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Potential to drill hybrid barley later offers help in rain-delayed autumn
Cereal growers concerned about planting delays brought on by wet weather could drill winter hybrid barley 2-3 weeks later than…
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Service support and precision farming specialist for Argo Tractors products
The appointment of Luke Barnard as precision farming specialist, in addition to his role as area service manager for all…
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Monceren sales ceased by Bayer because of uncertain regulatory future
Bayer has decided to stop sales of the potato seed treatment Monceren (pencycuron) with immediate effect due to the uncertain…
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AHDB goes deeper into crop estimate differences
Arable analysts are still looking at how Defra’s newly published provisional crop estimates for barley yields are so different to…
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NFU urges government to manage risks facing oilseed rape growers
The government must ensure that any new domestic agricultural policy looks for solutions to make growing oilseed rape viable for…
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UK heading for largest barley crop in 30 years – perhaps!
If Defra’s 2019 first estimates for barley production prove correct, the UK is heading for its largest barley crop in…