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AHDB's Recommended Lists review highlights shift in growers' priorities when choosing crop varieties

Every five years, AHDB undertakes a thorough review of how the Recommended Lists are serving growers. Alice Dyer finds out what changes are likely to be made off the back off the latest review.

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AHDB's Recommended Lists review highlights shift in growers' priorities when choosing crop varieties

Every five years, AHDB undertakes a thorough review of how the Recommended Lists are serving growers. Alice Dyer finds out what changes are likely to be made off the back off the latest review.

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