Discover industry updates from the last week, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.
Defra has given instructions to the NFU and British Sugar to continue discussions about beet pricing; the government has been ‘neglecting’ the horticulture sector, according to the House of Lords; Steve Barclay has been appointed to the post of Defra Secretary following the resignation of Theresa Coffey.
Defra has given instructions to the NFU and British Sugar to continue discussions about beet pricing.
Recent research has uncovered proteins in plant roots that may be vital in making crops more tolerant towards drought, reducing the need to use artificial fertilisers on farmland.
Farms in the UK have experienced one of the most challenging autumns in quite some time. One of the latest repercussions is rotting seeds.
The government has been ‘neglecting’ the horticulture sector, according to the House of Lords.
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation is encouraging pulse growers to attend its Descriptive List. They have recently put the list online.
Looking to improve your potato crops? Biostimulants may be the answer. Farmers Guide explores more.
A petition urging supermarkets to treat farming suppliers more fairly has reached more than 75,000 signatures.
Steve Barclay has been appointed to the post of Defra Secretary following the resignation of Theresa Coffey.
A study has found that bioplastics considered biodegradable are staying in farmland for more time than the two year standard for the industry.
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