SSA calls for reset to “risky” UK farming agri-tech model
Agriculture thinktank Science for Sustainable Agriculture (SSA) has called for a “reset” of the 2013…
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Maize seed treatment reprieve confirmed
Emergency Authorisations have been granted for three key seed treatments after a concerted lobbying campaign.…
Defra direction on sugar negotiations delights NFU
NFU Sugar is delighted with the government’s direction that negotiations with British Sugar to set…
NFU urges government to act on House of Lords horticulture recommendations
As the UK horticulture sector continues to face significant challenges, from soaring production costs to…
Red Tractor to hold off on new standards until NFU reviews are completed
Red Tractor has announced that it will not proceed with plans to implement its Greener…
Defra confirmed farmers will have continued access to pesticides
Defra has announced that farmers and growers will continue to have access to EU-approved pesticides.…
Early SFI payments have now been received
Farmers who signed up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 early payments received their…
No EU agreement on glyphosate extension
The EU has failed to agree on the European Commission’s proposed 10-year renewal for the use…
GrowUp Farms hosts House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee
Kent-based vertical farm, Growup Farms, played host to member of the Lords Horticultural Sector Committee,…
£12.5 million awarded for farm robotics and automation projects
Nineteen innovative projects developing automation and robotic technologies will receive a share of £12.5 million…