07 February 2026
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5 min read
The widespread planting of winter wheat varieties carrying the yellow rust major resistance gene Yr15 is likely to have encouraged the emergence of new virulent strains of the disease in the UK last season,...
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Contract fairness was in focus in the sector breakout at the NFU Conference (February 24)
02 March 2026
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2 min read
With sugar beet drilling approaching, a visit to BeetTech26 provided an opportunity to catch up with practical advice for the new season and gain an insight into technology advances in sugar beet
28 February 2026
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6 min read
Researchers from the UK Agri-Tech Centre and Rothamsted Research have identified a high-tech method to detect the grey field slug, or Deroceras reticulatum
26 February 2026
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2 min read
