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The Black Sea export corridor deal is also coming up for renewal again, the initiative facilitated by the UN and Turkey, which allows the safe navigation of grain, related foodstuffs, and fertiliser from three Ukrainian ports (Odesa, Chernomorsk and Yuzhny
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ADAMA Agricultural Solutions UK has appointed a new product manager for its range of plant growth regulators, molluscicides and oilseed rape herbicides. Jonny Oosthuizen joined the company in July 2021 as the company’s regional agronomy manager for the South of England.
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Speakers at the Low Carbon Agriculture show 2023 have called for action to improve grid connections to reach net zero and build energy security in the UK. Taking place on February 7 and 8 2023, the show welcomed thousands of farmers and landowners and included an extensive conference programme, with over 100 expert speakers
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The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is preparing to move headquarters to a new location near Coventry airport. The smaller site will allow for savings of approximately £500,000 per year from its annual budget.
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Farming cooperative, Fram Farmers, will again be teaming up with carbon partner Agreena to host a 'Regen Day' following the success of its recent event in Suffolk. The first event, in late 2022, explored opportunities for farmers to expand their income by generating and trading carbon credits as a result of regenerative farming practices.
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Corteva Agriscience is advising that reports of spring-emerging weeds mean growers must take decisive action if required. Cranesbill, scentless mayweed and cleavers have all been making an appearance and farmers will need to closely monitor their crops.
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A mild winter, forward crops and good conditions for sprayers to travel have conspired to offer many arable farmers an early opportunity to get ahead with weed control. Corteva Agriscience says crop protection products targeted at eliminating key problem weeds can be applied earlier than usual where active growth can be identified.
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A rapid test to identify two of the most damaging diseases in barley before they’re visible will be launched in March. The SwiftDetect test from Microgenetics has already proved to be invaluable in identifying diseases such as Septoria in wheat and the team has now developed new tests to identify net blotch and rhynchosporium in barley.
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