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Fightback against yellow rust explored by UKCPVS

Wheat’s ability to defend itself against yellow rust now and in the future will be explored at this year’s UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) stakeholder event. The latest pathogen

Don’t hold back on spring cropping variety choices

Take prompt action to secure your choice of spring seeds and avoid potential disappointment, says David Bouch, Hutchinsons seeds manager.

Lifetime disc warranty for cultivation products

Vaderstad tests its cultivation products in the field, and at a local quarry. VADERSTAD INTRODUCES LIFETIME WARRANTY ON DISCS Genuine Väderstad discs that fail during their lifetime will be replaced

Potato industry honour

Dr Mike Storey has been awarded the John Green Memorial Trophy for his exceptional contribution to the British potato industry. Head of Resource Management at AHDB, Dr Storey received the

Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must become the norm

Low resistance risk fungicide programmes must be adopted universally to prolong the efficacy of cereal chemistry, delegates heard at the 2017 AHDB Agronomists’ Conference. The message came following the annual

Richardson Milling eyes spring oat rewards

Richardson Milling (UK) ltd, the Canadian conglomerate that bought Bedford-based European Oat Millers earlier this year, is seeking growers of good quality spring oats as consumer demand continues to grow.

Fenland soils in focus

The first results from the Hutchinsons Fenland potato demonstration have provided a fascinating insight into the unique agronomic characteristics and resilience of Fenland soil and paved the way for further

Minimise erucic acid contamination

With European legal standards for erucic acid in rapeseed oil for food products likely to be tightened from 5% to just 2% in the near future, OSR growers across the

Cefetra to acquire speciality trader Premium Crops

Cefetra Ltd, a UK agricultural business trading over 4 million tonnes annually, has announced it has agreed to acquire Premium Crops Ltd subject to satisfaction of completion conditions. Premium Crops

British-made drills and hedgecutters to feature at Lamma

Mzuri, a British producer of specialist agricultural machinery, will be showcasing its two latest innovations at Lamma 2018.

Recovery in GB OSR area expected, but still well below the 2012 peak

Oilseed rape (OSR) plantings in Great Britain for harvest 2018 have rebounded, according to provisional figures from AHDB’s Early Bird Survey.

Livestock worrying costs farming sector £1.3million

The NFU is urging local authorities to take measures to prevent livestock worrying, with dog attacks becoming a growing concern for farmers. A report released yesterday by the All-Party Parliamentary

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