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Damage caused by stem-based diseases in oilseed rape must not be ignored, warn UK plant breeders.

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Farm input costs are rising much faster than food prices – piling pressure on farm incomes, according to the latest ag-inflation figures. Published by the AF Group, which measures input costs across nine different categories, the ag-inflation figures show that input costs have risen by almost 24% in the... Read more

A fully autonomous, solar-powered robot capable of precision drilling and weeding is selling well in the UK.

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Growing vegetables for human consumption can be a risky business. But William Woodhall is doing it successfully

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Exhibitors are flocking back to the Cereals event, say organisers, who are putting the finishing touches to next month’s show.

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Cambridge scientists are growing a trial crop of GM barley to see if soil fungi can improve cereal production by using less fertiliser without reducing yields.

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Final preparations are being made for next month’s British Pig & Poultry Fair, which takes place on 10-11 May at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

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Early trials are underway of a perennial crop which seed breeders say could become a viable alternative to maize.

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Rising input costs have seen fertiliser suppliers ramp up advice to help livestock producers get the most from first cut silage this spring.

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A farmer who invented an app to reduce paperwork has been nominated for the LAMMA event’s young engineer of the year award.

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