Arable
CAFRE update on protein crops
The recently announced Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Protein Crop Scheme, and the financial support it offers,...
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Ministers to decide on the future of the potato levy
A ballot to decide the future of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) potato levy has concluded. The voting...
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Chemical fertilisers reduce the level of bacteria in soil
Chemical fertilisers reduce the number of nutrient solubilising bacteria associated with the roots of wheat, according to new research. A...
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'The overall picture is positive for malt and malting barley' - NFU Scotland
Representatives of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, England and Wales branches met with representatives of the Maltsters’ Association of...
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Growers urged to monitor crops more closely and treat fields individually
This year, growers have seen much more winter wheat in the ground across the country, with the exception of parts...
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Crop protection and soil health to take the ‘SPot-light’ at 2021 trials
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced the crop trials taking place at its four Strategic Potato (SPot)...
Agri-Business
Concern remains over GB to NI movement of potato seed
Concern remains for Northern Ireland potato producers who warn they will still be unable to import seed from mainland UK....
Rural Life
Cereals 2021 changes date in line with lockdown exit roadmap
The Cereals Event has moved to June 30 – July 1 to accommodate the maximum number of visitors and exhibitors...
Machinery
Lemken offers an online configurator for the Azurit 9 seed drill
Lemken is now offering an online configurator for the Azurit 9 seed drill. The Azurit 9 precision seed drill allows...
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Test maize silage to unlock bypass starch benefit
Testing maize silage more regularly can help maximise the benefits of bypass starch and reduce the potential threat of acidosis....
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Genome-edited wheat to reduce cancer risk from bread
Scientists at Rothamsted Research in the south of England have used genome editing to reduce a cancer-causing compound commonly found...
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Dewulf adds new options to its MH 24x series of receiving hoppers
Dewulf, which provides machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, has introduced several new options to its MH...
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Emergency use of neonic seed treatment in sugar beet will not be triggered this year
It has been confirmed by the British Beet Research Association (BBRO), that the emergency use of neonic seed treatment in sugar...
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Results of AgriSearch home-grown protein project to be presented in webinar
An industry-funded PhD scholar is set to share the findings of his studies in a webinar next Monday. The event...
Agri Politics
Eustice backs growers' vote to abolish horticulture levy
Growers opposed to the continuation of a compulsory levy to fund the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have welcomed...
Environment
MSG urges growers to follow metaldehyde guidelines
Growers applying metaldehyde slug pellets to cereals or potatoes this spring must continue to follow best practice stewardship guidelines, despite...
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Latest cereal supply and demand report shows small surplus before exports
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published its latest Cereal Supply and Demand Estimates report. The estimates are based...
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'British Sugar package will do nothing to retain growers' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Sugar board chairman Michael Sly has responded to the launch of British Sugar’s ‘Beet Package Plus’....
