Grass
College develops new 'Soil MOT'...are you due a check-up?
A comprehensive ‘Soil MOT’ – measuring everything from pH levels to earthworm activity – has been created by Scotland’s Rural...
Arable
Pig/Poultry
Dry summer's impact shows in nutritional analysis of 2018 crop
The recent drought and dry summer experienced across the country has made its impact felt in the nutritional analysis of...
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Conservative MEP slams ‘misleading’ EU pesticides report
A conservative agricultural spokesperson, has spoken out against a report on pesticides which she says “misrepresents” the findings of the...
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British Sugar and NFU Sugar announce 2019 sugar beet price
British sugar beet growers will benefit from a new contract free of deductions for crown tare. In a statement, British Sugar...
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Early egg count results indicate a relatively low wheat bulb fly risk
Initial egg count results from an autumn wheat bulb fly (WBF) survey suggest it is likely to be another relatively...
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Summer drought spurs efforts to reduce horticultural peat use
Industry research and innovation on alternatives to using peat in commercial horticulture will be showcased at a series of Agriculture...
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UK flour trade likely to be hit even in event of an EU trade deal
A new report published by the Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) scrutinises the future of the UK milling and malting...
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7 first-choice newcomers on Forage Maize and Biogas Maize Descriptive Lists
Seven new first-choice varieties have been added to the British Society of Plant Breeder’s 2019 Forage Maize Descriptive Lists (DL),...
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Trials shed light on take-all in barley
Recent trial results measuring the effect of inputs on crop health, nutrition, take-all incidence and severity, have shed light on...
Agri-Business
New pilot scheme to bring 2,500 seasonal workers to UK farms
A nationwide pilot to bring migrant workers to UK farms has been announced by the Home Secretary and Environment Secretary...
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New 'Jacuzzi in a bag’ system to allow growers to up yields while using less
An award-winning high-yield farming system developed by a Cardiff University graduate is currently being trialled in Wales. Entrepreneur and Cardiff...
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Final call for sugar beet growers to claim their share of levy refund
National Farmers Union (NFU) Sugar and British Sugar are making a final call for eligible sugar beet growers to claim...
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New cases of lettuce Fusarium wilt confirmed in UK
New outbreaks of lettuce Fusarium wilt have been confirmed at sites in Lancashire and Ireland, with a further case identified...
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Cereals experts sought to join forces with AHDB
A rallying call has been issued to industry experts across the UK to join forces with the Agriculture and Horticulture...
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'Moderate-to-high' slug pressure anticipated for the season ahead
Increasing numbers of slugs are being reported in various parts of the UK, and this trend is set to continue...
Agri-Business
First fruit-picking robots could be ready in 5 months
Robotics experts at the University of Essex design fruit-picking robots in an attempt to tackle a loss in seasonal migrant...
Arable
Full results: Wheat yields dip below 5-year average
Full results for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) winter wheat trial sites show 2018 yields dipped by more...
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Radical new approach for the AHDB Agronomists’ Conference 2018
The 2018 Agronomists Conference takes place this December and has expanded its reaches to include information on field vegetables, peas...
