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Risk factors associated with pesticides on the decline
The European Commission has published updated EU Harmonised Risk Indicators for pesticides, covering the period 2011 to 2018. The figures...
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Mzuri strip tillage celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021
British strip tillage drill manufacturer Mzuri is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Pro-Til drill in 2021. Developed...
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Are beans the perfect break crop?
A leading Co. Down tillage farmer has confirmed that field beans are an extremely valuable break crop within all cereal...
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DAERA publishes results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census
The final results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census have been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
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‘Clock is ticking’ for potato imports beyond Brexit transition period
Northern Ireland’s potato industry is hoping against hope that a derogation allowing the importation of both ware and seed from...
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'A new year and a new era for the crop sector' - NFU Scotland
The ability to vary from EU regulations presents a new year and a new era for Scotland’s crop sector, according...
Agri-Business
DAERA to launch pilot payment scheme for protein crops
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has announced plans to launch a pilot payment scheme for local growers to produce protein...
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First ever sugar beet pricing platform launched in the UK
The first ever sugar beet pricing platform has been launched this month, allowing British growers to manage and fix their...
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AHDB strategy document is 'full of empty promises'
Growers who called for a ballot on the continuation of a horticulture levy say that the strategy for change published...
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AHDB confirms ballot on the future of the potato levy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has formally announced that a ballot on the continuation of the statutory potato...
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'Fertiliser programme was key to winning crop awards'
Despite the exceptional autumn and winter water pressure this year, spring drought and lower than average levels of solar radiation,...
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Potato processors given go-ahead for controlled use of DMN
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has secured an emergency authorisation (EA) for the use of as yet unapproved...
Agri-Business
Walkers crisps to convert waste potato peel into low-carbon fertiliser for growers
UK crisp firm Walkers has joined forces with a clean-tech firm to create low-carbon fertiliser from its waste potato peelings...
Agri-Business
Report: Peas Please report behind extra 162 million servings of veg
A progress report released today by the Peas Please project claims the initiative has helped serve an extra 162 million portion...
Agri-Business
Major change on the cards for AHDB
Major change is on the cards for AHDB as it proposes a new five-year strategy for 2021-2026. Change will focus...
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Growers encouraged to attend AHDB discussions on the future of horticulture
Growers are being urged to join a series of open discussions about the future of horticulture at Agriculture and Horticulture...
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Oilseed rape plantings fall to lowest level since 1986
Oilseed rape (OSR) plantings have fallen to their lowest level since 1986 at 318,000ha, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture...
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Improved situation for EU winter cereal crops
Heavy rain in October delayed planting across Europe, but dry weather in November has allowed many areas to catch up,...
