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HSE has asked the UK potato sector to demonstrate compliance with a tMRL to address contamination of untreated potatoes in stores where sprout suppressant CIPC was previously used.

The union has written to the Farming Minister asking him to exercise powers available to set the sugar supply price after negotiations broke down and British Sugar communicated its contract offer to growers without agreement

The UK potato crop is expected be one of the smallest on record this year

Researchers claim iron-fortified vegetables and cereal crops will help world combat anaemia

British Sugar said it had made the decision as growers needed certainty as negotiations continue into November

The British On-51AVÊÓƵInnovation Network (BOFIN) is seeking farmers to help monitor the contribution carabid beetles make to slug control.

As the window opens for propyzamide applications, growers are being advised to focus on using the right rate, in the right conditions, at the right time

Drone spraying has the potential to unlock profitability and environmental benefits if legislation can keep up

With knowledge exchange at the centre of Future Farming Expo Scotland, visitors had the opportunity to discuss developments across farming sectors, including managing soils and nitrogen efficiency