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Six-point safety plan aims to fight farm fires this harvest

Advice for farmers as concern grows for hot summer

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Trial confirms big return from tackling take-all challenge

The benefit of tackling take-all has been highlighted by a seed-treatment trial.

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Strong support for ‘exciting’ new winter wheat Bamford

Variety promises high yields and good agronomics

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Peace of mind from new winter wheat

Agrovista has pledged to donate 10% of seed sale profits from its new winter wheat variety Mindful to two farming charities.

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Clarity for farm saved seed declarations

Payment rates have been agreed for farm-saved seed and the latest list of eligible varieties.

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Top award for sprayer operator Mark Jelley

Mark Jelley of Brixworth Farming in Northamptonshire has been crowned Syngenta Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year.

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45,000 visas for overseas seasonal workers

The government has confirmed that 45,000 visas will be made available again to the horticulture sector next year – enabling growers to plan ahead for harvest and overcome a shortage of workers.

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Defra ruling fuels demand for ‘cleaner’ fertiliser

Farmers are being encouraged to take steps to reduce ammonia pollution from urea fertiliser after Defra clarified its position on the issue.

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UK debut for Fendt’s Corus 500 combine

Fendt will debut its new Fendt Corus 500 straw walker combine harvester in the UK this month when the machine is showcased at the Royal Highland Show.

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Mixed outlook for farmers on ag-inflation

Many farmers face a tough harvest because input costs remain stubbornly high, suggest the latest ag-inflation figures from the AF Group.

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