Discover industry updates from the last week, handpicked. Let’s find out what’s been going on.
A new project designed to grow baked beans in the UK has now advanced to its next phase, a move that could be beneficial towards creating more sustainable food options in the UK; New pea and bean varieties have been added to the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PRGO) 2024 Descriptive List for pulses.
Jail sentences for two men involved in theft of 45 GPS kits
Two men have been given jail sentences following the theft of 45 GPS kits.
https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/crime/jail-sentences-for-two-men-involved-in-theft-of-45-gps-kits
12 new varieties added to spring wheat and minor cereal lists
The AHDB has added 12 new cereal varieties to its minor cereal lists.
British baked beans project reaches the next stage
A new project designed to grow baked beans in the UK has now advanced to its next phase, a move that could be beneficial towards creating more sustainable food options in the UK.
https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/british-baked-beans-project-reaches-the-next-stage/
PRGO DL: 11 new pea and bean varieties added for 2024
New pea and bean varieties have been added to the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PRGO) 2024 Descriptive List for pulses.
https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/pgro-dl-11-new-pea-and-bean-varieties-added-for-2024/
New RL for cereals and oilseeds launches
A new recommended list has been launched for oilseeds and cereals.
https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/new-rl-for-cereals-and-oilseeds-launches/
Late blight: threat of resistant strains in Europe looms
Farmers beware: monitoring is taking place for resistant strains of late blight, but the threat they post is very real. Farmers Guide shares more.
https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/arable/potatoes/update-on-late-blight/
CLA calls for farming budget of ‘at least £4 billion a year’
The County Land and Business Association (CLA) has been urging the government to provide a £4 billion a year budget to the farming industry.
https://www.farminguk.com/news/cla-calls-for-farming-budget-of-at-least-4-billion-a-year-_63760.html
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