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 tells NFU and British Sugar to resume beet price talks
Defra has given instructions to the NFU and British Sugar to continue discussions about beet pricing.
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/defra-tells-nfu-and-british-sugar-to-resume-beet-price-talks
UK research discovers protein that could cut fertiliser use
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.
Crop Watch: wet autumn sees rotting seed and missed sprays
Farms in the UK have experienced one of the most challenging autumns in quite some time. One of the latest repercussions is rotting seeds.
https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-watch/crop-watch-wet-autumn-sees-rotting-seed-and-missed-sprays
House of Lords condemns government ‘neglect’ of horticulture sector
The government has been ‘neglecting’ the horticulture sector, according to the House of Lords.
Descriptive List goes online to involve more growers
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation is encouraging pulse growers to attend its Descriptive List. They have recently put the list online.
https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/descriptive-list-goes-online-to-involve-more-growers/
Can a biostimulant improve your potato crop
Looking to improve your potato crops? Biostimulants may be the answer. Farmers Guide explores more.
https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/potatoes/can-a-biostimulant-improve-your-potato-crop/
Farming petition calling for fairer deal reaches 75,000 signatures
A petition urging supermarkets to treat farming suppliers more fairly has reached more than 75,000 signatures.
Steve Barclay new Defra Secretary as Theresa Coffey resigns
Steve Barclay has been appointed to the post of Defra Secretary following the resignation of Theresa Coffey.
‘Biodegradable’ bioplastics contaminate farmland, study finds
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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