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Sunset maize offers very early maturity, strong agronomic traits, and high energy yields for forage, AD, and crimped maize production.
Sunset maize variety delivers strong yields for UK farmers
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December 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Sunset maize offers very early maturity, strong agronomic traits, and high energy yields for forage, AD, and crimped maize production.
RGT Guardsman tops 102.8 yield on AHDB’s list, combining BYDV resistance with strong disease scores and solid agronomic traits.
RGT Guardsman leads BYDV-resistant wheat with high yield
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December 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
RGT Guardsman tops 102.8 yield on AHDB’s list, combining BYDV resistance with strong disease scores and solid agronomic traits.
Sparkler enters AHDB’s 2026/27 list as the highest-yielding UK Soft wheat, combining strong disease resistance and top distilling quality.
Sparkler variety earns place on AHDB Recommended List
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December 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sparkler enters AHDB’s 2026/27 list as the highest-yielding UK Soft wheat, combining strong disease resistance and top distilling quality.
Discover AHDB’s 2026/27 Recommended List with new cereal and oilseed varieties, yield boosts, and disease resistance updates.
AHDB Recommended List shows major changes in new varieties
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December 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Discover AHDB’s 2026/27 Recommended List with new cereal and oilseed varieties, yield boosts, and disease resistance updates.
Farmstrong Scotland marks a key milestone as match-funding ends and calls on the rural community to help sustain vital wellbeing support.
Farmstrong Scotland hits major milestone and urges industry backing for its future
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December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Farmstrong Scotland marks a key milestone as match-funding ends and calls on the rural community to help sustain vital wellbeing support.
More than two-thirds of Britons refuse to give up roast potatoes at Christmas, with a third demanding mash too. Spuds remain the undisputed festive…
Roast potatoes confirmed as the UK’s must-have Christmas dinner staple, survey finds
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December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
More than two-thirds of Britons refuse to give up roast potatoes at Christmas, with a third demanding mash too. Spuds remain the undisputed festive…
Farmers face a 20 inheritance tax from April, sparking fears of rising food prices and calls for a review from industry leaders.
Reeves urged to ‘show concern for consumers and look again’ at farm tax plan
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December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Farmers face a 20 inheritance tax from April, sparking fears of rising food prices and calls for a review from industry leaders.
Arevo’s Arginex offers a breakthrough in crop nutrition, reducing fertiliser use while improving yield and nitrogen efficiency.
Arevo launches Arginex to cut fertiliser reliance and boost yields
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December 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Arevo’s Arginex offers a breakthrough in crop nutrition, reducing fertiliser use while improving yield and nitrogen efficiency.
CRMG’s latest report shows falling CIPC residues in potatoes, but continued testing is vital to protect UK storage capacity.
CIPC monitoring group calls for growers’ urgent support
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December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
CRMG’s latest report shows falling CIPC residues in potatoes, but continued testing is vital to protect UK storage capacity.
Bank of Scotland introduces a flexible loan to support farmers transitioning to regenerative and nature-friendly practices.
Bank of Scotland launches new loan to help farmers shift to sustainable systems
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December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Bank of Scotland introduces a flexible loan to support farmers transitioning to regenerative and nature-friendly practices.
Sandra Gitsham shared this lovely seasonal photo of her Valais Blacknose sheep Kippen, enjoying the first snowfall of the season in Raddery North on…
Valais Blacknose sheep revel in first snowfall on the Black Isle
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December 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Sandra Gitsham shared this lovely seasonal photo of her Valais Blacknose sheep Kippen, enjoying the first snowfall of the season in Raddery North on…
Discover the beauty of Achahoish in Argyll with this stunning shot capturing a braw week for gathering over the hills.
Stunning Argyll hills capture a braw week for gathering
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December 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Discover the beauty of Achahoish in Argyll with this stunning shot capturing a braw week for gathering over the hills.
Discover how JCB’s hydrogen combustion engines could replace red diesel and revolutionise British agriculture with zero carbon emissions.
JCB boss Lord Bamford unveils hydrogen solution for agriculture
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December 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Discover how JCB’s hydrogen combustion engines could replace red diesel and revolutionise British agriculture with zero carbon emissions.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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PGRO’s 2026 Descriptive List introduces 11 new pea and bean varieties, offering improved yields, disease resistance and market options.
PGRO launches 11 new pea and bean varieties for 2026
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December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
PGRO’s 2026 Descriptive List introduces 11 new pea and bean varieties, offering improved yields, disease resistance and market options.
Testing home-saved spring bean seed for germination and disease can prevent major yield losses and protect future crops.
Spring bean growers urged to test home-saved seed before planting
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December 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Testing home-saved spring bean seed for germination and disease can prevent major yield losses and protect future crops.
Davy Bell shares a stunning shot of a braw morning at Kirvennie in Wigtown, showcasing Scotland’s natural beauty.
Braw morning light over Kirvennie in scenic Wigtown
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December 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Davy Bell shares a stunning shot of a braw morning at Kirvennie in Wigtown, showcasing Scotland’s natural beauty.
FarmDroid’s new +Seed 14mm system boosts speed and handles larger seeds, opening doors for maize, beans, peas and organic crop growers.
New FarmDroid system enables faster drilling of larger seeds
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December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
FarmDroid’s new +Seed 14mm system boosts speed and handles larger seeds, opening doors for maize, beans, peas and organic crop growers.
Tributes have been paid to Margaret Chapman, former Yorkshire Agricultural Society President, following her unexpected passing at home.
Tributes paid to much-loved member of Great Yorkshire Show family
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December 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Tributes have been paid to Margaret Chapman, former Yorkshire Agricultural Society President, following her unexpected passing at home.
Wales launches its Sustainable Farming Scheme in January, linking farm support to climate goals and long-term resilience.
Wales approves landmark Sustainable Farming Scheme after Senedd vote
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December 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Wales launches its Sustainable Farming Scheme in January, linking farm support to climate goals and long-term resilience.
Tougher powers to curb dog attacks on farm animals as new livestock worrying law passes Parliament.
New livestock worrying law passed as police get stronger powers to tackle dog attacks
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December 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Tougher powers to curb dog attacks on farm animals as new livestock worrying law passes Parliament.
A heart-warming moment as Little Bonnie enjoys The Scottish Farmer with her grandpa and visits the calvies in the shed.
Little Bonnie’s farming favourite: a precious reading moment
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December 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A heart-warming moment as Little Bonnie enjoys The Scottish Farmer with her grandpa and visits the calvies in the shed.
SNP energy secretary Gillian Martin apologises after wrongly claiming a major pylon scheme had not been lodged with the Scottish Government.
Energy secretary apologises after error on pylon application
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December 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
SNP energy secretary Gillian Martin apologises after wrongly claiming a major pylon scheme had not been lodged with the Scottish Government.
A UK survey finds consumers prioritise quality, welfare, and sustainability in dairy products over price, with taste linked to cows’ diets.
Price and quality are top considerations for UK dairy shoppers
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December 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A UK survey finds consumers prioritise quality, welfare, and sustainability in dairy products over price, with taste linked to cows’ diets.
A major survey shows rural Scots feel unheard, with calls for better housing, transport, and healthcare ahead of the next Holyrood election.
Rural Scots call for greater recognition as survey highlights key challenges
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December 9, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A major survey shows rural Scots feel unheard, with calls for better housing, transport, and healthcare ahead of the next Holyrood election.