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Growers and distributors alerted after “well organised” break-in at agrochemical store

Growers and distributors of plant protection products (PPPs) are being warned to be on high alert after a well-organised break-in

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Farm Business

AIC issues rural crime alert after agrochemical break-in

Growers and chemical distributors are being warned to be on high alert after a well-organised break-in at a secure distributor

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Farm Business

Maschio Gaspardo joins forces with Grégoire Besson

A new partnership has been announced between Maschio Gaspardo UK and Grégoire Besson, with Maschio becoming the official importer and

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Farm Business

McArthur BDC to highlight post-harvest options for intercropping at Groundswell

The JK Machinery JCC 08 VibroCompact Intercropper from McArthur BDC will be the centre piece of the company’s stand at

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Farm Business

John Deere opens doors to military personnel

On the 13th of June, John Deere will invite servicemen and women to its UK headquarters in Nottinghamshire for an

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Farm Business

New business manager appointed at Yara UK

Mark Southwell has joined Yara UK as business development manager, tasked with supporting customers and expanding awareness of the company’s

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Farm Business

New scholarship opportunity from Nuffield Farming and FCN

The Farming Community Network (FCN) and Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) have teamed up to launch the FCN / Len’s

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Farm Business

Energy secretary sees JCB’s hydrogen development

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho recently visited JCB to see the manufacturer’s hydrogen

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Farm Business

Corteva urges potato growers to consider biologicals this season

With growers able to plant their maincrop potatoes, Corteva Agriscience is highlighting the role biological products could play in 2024

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Farm Business

Entries open for National Arable and Grassland Awards 2025

Entries are now open for the National Arable and Grassland Awards 2025, celebrating the very best our industry has to

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Hort news

FutureGrow Expo – embracing new technologies

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the inaugural FutureGrow Expo, scheduled for 8 October at Stoneleigh Park. This pioneering event

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Climalux presents new HCU series at GreenTech

Climalux has expanded its range of Horticulture Control Units with a new modular version, which will be presented at GreenTech

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DEFRA

Guidance: Protected food and drink names: applications

See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.

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Farm Business

Cefetra Grain to highlight sustainability at Cereals

At this year’s Cereals, Cefetra Grain will be displaying multi-nutrient, low chloride fertiliser Poly4, derived from naturally occurring polyhalite and

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Farm Business

Merlo UK offers free attachments with new telehandlers ahead of summer shows

Farmers and contractors looking to purchase a new Merlo telehandler will be able to take advantage of a new offer

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Farm Business

Use grant funding to tackle compaction

Central tyre inflation systems (CTIS) are eligible for 60% grant funding through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), which

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NEW – Getting your vineyard trellising right by Chris Buckley

Choosing a trellising system is a critical, but often overlooked, aspect of vineyard management.  However, for maximising vineyard potential, an

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Queen Mary partners with Extend Robotics and Saffron Grange vineyard in research project

This new research project, a three-year partnership between Queen Mary University of London, Extend Robotics, and East Anglia-based vineyard Saffron

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Christine Tacon steps down as Red Tractor chair

Following her appointment to the Co-op board, Christine Tacon has announced her intention to step down as chair of assurance

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Campaign group to appeal patent for Rijk Zwaan lettuce

The campaign group No Patents on Seeds (NPoS)! has filed an appeal against the European Patent Office’s (EPO) rejection in

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Tomato blossoms unfold new insights

The genetic factors which govern flower development in plants are intricate, and while model species have been extensively studied, the

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Farm Business

More support for flooded farms announced

The government has announced greater support to help more farm businesses recover after heavy rain and flooding across the country.

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Yara UK welcomes new Business Development Manager

Yara UK welcomes Mark Southwell as its new Business Development Manager. With experience including logistics, sales, consultancy and agronomy, Mark

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Biological solution for potatoes as growing season gets into full swing

Warmer weather and drier conditions have led to a significant increase in maincrop potato planting in the past month, and

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NFU secures greater support for farm businesses after period of record wet weather

The government has listened to the NFU’s call for greater government support to help more farm businesses recover after relentless

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Olie-H emergency approval granted for seed potatoes

An emergency approval has been granted for paraffin oil product Olie-H in seed potato crops, offering growers a proven management

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Farm Business

Pinnacle tops Recommended List with strong agronomy profile

The conventional oilseed rape variety Pinnacle has topped the AHDB Recommended List thanks to its gross output and treated yields.

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Farm Business

Berry Global supports film-on-film wrapping for silage preservation

Agricultural wrap manufacturer Berry Global has highlighted the potential benefits of using its Baletite wrap in tandem with SilotitePro for

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Farm Business

Sencrop app to offer greater accuracy for crop treatments

A new addition to the Sencrop weather app has been introduced to improve crop protection accuracy. Wind speed, humidity, temperature

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Farm Business

Farmers urged to come together at upcoming Arable Event

Organisers of this year’s Arable Event are calling for farmers to step away from this lonely business and come together.

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Hort news

Garden Centre sales poised for recovery as Chelsea Flower Show inspires and weather improves

As the RHS Chelsea Flower Show captures the nation’s attention, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) releases its Market Update for

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DEFRA

Form: Tree health pilot scheme: expression of interest form

Complete this expression of interest (EOI) form if you want to take part in the Forestry Commission’s tree health pilot

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Hort news

Industry supporters gather for Party for Perennial

Last week, the horticulture community came together for a night of camaraderie and generosity at Party for Perennial, hosted at

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DEFRA

Correspondence: Hoads Wood waste clearance: ministerial direction

Ministerial direction relating to the clearance of illegally dumped waste from Hoads Wood in Kent.

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DEFRA

Guidance: Transporting animals to, from or through Great Britain

Find out what documents you need, and records you must keep, to meet animal welfare in transport requirements.

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Farm Business

Crawfords Group announces partnership with Plumpton College

Agco dealer Crawfords Group has announced a strategic partnership with Plumpton College in East Sussex to ensure that students and

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Farm Business

Low Nitram prices help farmers to bring poor crops back

Wynnstay is advising growers to invest in crop nutrition while prices are favourable to counteract leaching over the wet winter.

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Farm Business

ADAS updates IPM Tool to include benchmarking features

The latest update for the ADAS IPM Tool will enable users to see nationwide crop risks and compare pest, disease

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Farm Business

Last chance to claim free SFI support

Following the announcement of additional actions for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), the Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) is reminding growers

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Hort news

Import check issues continue with IT issues and more

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has written to government ministers with its learnings two weeks into the new border arrangements.

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Bounce back from rains leaves Picota growers excited for season ahead

Spanish Picota cherry growers are looking forward to a positive and well-balanced season as the sector bounces back from devastating

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Defra considers new fund in drive to maximise value from R&D

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the launch of a new expert advisory group to

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Farm Business

Rožmitál continues to push extended forage range

Czech manufacturer Rožmitál has offered fixed chamber balers since 2021, extending the range of forage equipment developed by the company.

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DEFRA

Guidance: Import live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain

How to import or move live animals and germinal products from the EU to Great Britain.

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Farm Business

Kuhn partners with APE UK

Kuhn Farm Machinery is the first manufacturer to partner with Agriculture Plastics Environment UK (APE UK) to support the management

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Farm Business

Innovation for Agriculture announces expansion

The board of trustees for Innovation for Agriculture has been expanded as the charity enters its second decade. Roly Taplin,

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Farm Business

National Farm Management Conference set to return to London

The National Farm Management Conference will return to the QEII Centre in London on 7 November 2024. Run by the

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Farm Business

Final call for infrastructure funding

Severn Trent is issuing a final call for infrastructure grant applications, with the funding window closing on May 31st. Through

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Hort news

HTA & APL members win top awards at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) are celebrating success as they showcase their

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Wyevale Nurseries puts up seven entries for the HTA National Plant Show’s New Plant Awards

Wyevale Nurseries has entered seven varieties for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show

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Tomato growing campaign designed to encourage primary school children to eat more veg relaunches

Veg Power, the not-for-profit alliance to increase UK vegetable consumption, is currently running its 2024 ‘Growing to Love’ campaign. The

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NFU responds to latest changes to government’s ELM programme

In response to the latest changes to the government’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) programme, NFU Deputy President David Exwood said:

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Bright SCIdea Challenge 2025

The Society of Chemical Industry holds The Bright SCIdea Challenge, which provides support for students at university in the UK

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Government unveils major package of farming and food sector support at Farm to Fork Summit

The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced a package of measures to support farmers and grow the UK’s farming

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Farm Business

Sustainable Farming Incentive update announced

Details of the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) available to farmers from July have been published by the government today.

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Farm Business

UPL gives away biostimulant

Fifty farmers will be given 20ha worth of UPL’s ARY-AMIN biostimulant this spring. According to Gemma Noakes, head of marketing,

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Farm Business

LimeX appoints new technical sales manager

British Sugar has announced that Emily Whitemarsh will join the LimeX team as technical sales manager, servicing customers outside of

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Farm Business

Pilot study to showcase farming’s environmental benefits

A pilot study by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will individually determine net carbon on up to 170

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NFU and PWA Planning strike deal to deliver more for NFU members

The NFU and PWA Planning have joined forces, integrating PWA Planning into the NFU’s expanding range of professional commercial services

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Biggest wellbeing survey for UK horticulture industry launches

Perennial, the charity dedicated to supporting people in horticulture, is proud to announce the launch of its largest ever survey

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His Majesty The King announced as Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

The RHS is honoured and delighted that His Majesty The King will be the next Patron of the Royal Horticultural

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HTA sets out new border challenges to Minister following two-week review

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has written to government ministers with its learnings two weeks into the new border arrangements.

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Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased vigilance to sightings of Asian hornet

The UK’s Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence is today (Monday 20 May) urging UK beekeepers and the public to

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DEFRA

Press release: Planning red tape slashed for farmers

Planning rules coming into force today make it easier to convert unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and

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DEFRA

Press release: Expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for farmers published

Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer from July will give the sector a clear path forward and boost farm business resilience.

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DEFRA

Press release: Home of globally rare Precambrian fossils set to become a new NNR

The 439-hectare National Nature Reserve will be a haven for people and a rich variety of species including kingfishers, rare

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DEFRA

Press release: Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased Asian hornet vigilance

Call for public and UK beekeepers to keep watch and report any sightings of Asian hornets this summer.

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Hort news

Rural Affairs Secretary shares new timeframe for the Sustainable Farming Scheme

A new timeframe for introducing the Sustainable Farming Scheme has been confirmed recently by Climate Change and Rural Affairs Secretary

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Branston helps supports food security in Uganda with training & investment

Branston has donated £10,000 to an agricultural training college in Alito, Uganda, as part of a new joint venture. The college

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Beneath the Surface – The Beth Chatto Symposium 2024

Beneath the Surface – The Beth Chatto Symposium 2024 is exploring the subterranean world of soils to discuss many of

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

World Therapeutic Horticulture Day 18th May 2024

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) is delighted to be supporting ‘World Therapeutic Horticulture Day’ taking place for the second

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DEFRA

News story: Water supply issues in Brixham area

Ministers are receiving regular updates on a Boil Water Notice from South West Water, which is impacting 16,000 households and

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DEFRA

Guidance: Bluetongue movement licences and designated slaughterhouses

When you need to use a movement licence and designated slaughterhouses for bluetongue restricted premises.

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Hort news

GPG brings new blackberry genetics to the market

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) and Polish Rubus breeding programme, Niwa, have just concluded a licensing arrangement for two new primocane

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Conference to focus on intelligent management for the future

The National Farm Management Conference will return to the QEII Centre in London on 7 November 2024. Run by the

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Farm Business

Develon launches updated digital platform

Responding to increased demand, Develon has updated its fleet management system, My Develon. “Using the My Develon app or on

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