NFU welcomes ECHA decision reinforcing glyphosate’s safety
The NFU has today welcomed the conclusions of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) which say…
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UK’s £1.2 billion bioethanol industry at risk of closure without action from government
Closure of the industry would deliver a devastating blow to the Northern Powerhouse; risking jobs,…
EU farm groups welcome ministers’ move to act against the use of patents on plants bred via essentially biological processes
Copa & Cogeca this week welcomed a move by EU Ministers to act against the…
Agricultural research report says the right funds and regulation are vital for farming’s future
A new report from the NFU urges Government and research providers to invest in agricultural…
MEPs call for fast-track approval of low-risk pesticides
Low-risk biological pesticides, including those made from bio-organisms, pheromones or essential oils, could replace conventional…
NFU submits neonicotinoid application
The NFU has today announced that it has applied for emergency use of neonicotinoid seed…
BCPC marks 50 years supporting crop production
The British Crop Production Council (BCPC) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Established in 1967,…
Opportunity to drive R&D through producer organisations says minister
Producer Organisations could provide an opportunity to drive forward research and development activity in the…
Innovate, regulate and monitor for a profitable arable future
Managing for pesticide resistance, a future without neonicotinoids, a possible pregnancy style test for black-grass,…
Climate change challenges set out in new national assessment
The climate change challenges facing the UK economy, environment and public health have been laid…