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AHDB: Cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its second UK cereals supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025....
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UK wheat imports remain at historically high levels
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that wheat imports into the UK remain at exceptionally high levels....
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Exceptional growth rates continue for winter barley, wheat and oats
The recent mild weather has encouraged exceptional growth rates in winter barley, wheat and oat crops throughout the country. So...
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AHDB: Larger barley crop expected in UK
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is estimating the total availability of barley in the UK this season at...
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AHDB: UK’s wheat area set to increase in 2025
There are strong indications that the UK’s wheat area, overall, for 2025 will increase relative to the year previous. But...
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Tillage: UK maize imports heading for record levels
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that maize imports into the UK are heading for record levels....
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Autumn crop establishment – there is no room for error
The Potash Development Association (PDA) has highlighted the importance of effective crop establishment, where winter cereals are concerned. Getting soil...
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UK cereals harvest update amid sliding grain prices
According to the Andersons Centre, the UK cereals harvest continues apace against the backdrop of sliding grain prices. The value...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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First gene-edited crop trials on conventional farms in UK
Europe’s first gene-edited wheat and barley crop trials to be held on conventional farms, will soon get underway in the...
N.Ireland
AHDB publishes second harvest update for 2024
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has just published its second harvest update for 2024. It reflects the impact...
N.Ireland
Winter OSR and barley harvest almost wrapped up in NI
The winter oilseed rape (OSR) and barley harvest is almost completed across most of Northern Ireland, according to Christopher Gill,...
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UK livestock farmers warned about fungi in grain
Livestock farmers in the UK are being urged by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to be familiar with...
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UK winter wheat crops in a very poor state - AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that winter wheat crops are in a very poor state across...
N.Ireland
Spring planting now well underway in south Antrim
The 2024 spring planting and grass-cutting season is now well underway in the south Antrim area, according to one agricultural...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops
Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
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Bayer planning to launch bioinsecticide for arable crops
Bayer has today (Tuesday, April 23) unveiled plans to launch its first bioinsecticide product for arable crops. The life sciences...
Agri-Business
Sherry Fitzgerald: Prime grassland values grew by 9% in 2023
Prime grassland values grew by 9.2% over 2023, down from the 10.6% growth recorded over 2022. That’s according to the...
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Higher UK wheat imports predicted in 2023/2024
UK wheat imports in 2023/2024 could reach 2.00Mt according to the latest available supply and demand estimates from the Agricultural...