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Options for grass weed control
A new pre-emergence residual herbicide, pyroxasulfone, appeared to give outstanding control of grass weeds, according to Syngenta
Haul of awards for co-op at cheese show
Dairy co-op Milk Link has scooped a number of awards at this year's Nantwich International Cheese Show
Cheese, from cow to cracker
Ever wondered how milk gets from the bulk tank to the cheese shelf of your local supermarket? Find out in our step-by-step picture gallery
Matrix ryegrass claims to extend grazing season
Those attending this year's Dairy Event and Livestock Show can lean how to extend the grazing season by about six weeks by using ley mixtures, which include the new Enhance Ryegrass variety, Matrix.
Farmland bird numbers fall to lowest-ever levels
Farmland bird numbers in England have fallen to their lowest-ever numbers, according to latest figures from DEFRA
RSPCA launches pig welfare campaign
The RSPCA has launched a campaign to promote welfare friendly pork
Cob Clinic will assess maize harvest
Maize growers wanting to get an idea of when their crop will be ready to harvest, can bring cobs along to the Limagrain UK stand at this year's Dairy Event and Livestock Show
Liver fluke still a threat
Liver fluke is still a threat to livestock despite the dry weather
Market unease drives big gains in wheat price
It has been a rollercoaster week for wheat markets as crop uncertainty and speculative activity continue to drive volatile price swings
Devon and Cornwall bucks rural crime trend
Rural crime in Devon and Cornwall has fallen by almost 9% over the past year after the introduction of a scheme to improve farm crime prevention
New owner for organic yoghurt firm
A Welsh company famed for its range of organic yoghurts has been sold to a French firm after weeks of speculation about its future.
Trial shows essential role of cultivation in controlling grass weeds
The essential role of cultivations in keeping grass weeds at bay is showing clearly in the latest results from the STAR project. Louise Impey finds out more
Northern firms take up egg marketing challenge
With the egg market suffering from the effects of a surplus, Jeremy Hunt talks to two companies who are stepping up their own marketing efforts
Auditors find DEFRA and RPA lost taxpayer cash
DEFRA and the RPA have been responsible for significant losses to the taxpayer, a review of their accounts has found.
Harvest roundup: Thursday
Combines are dodging showers to continue cutting winter barley and oilseed rape ? with some spring barley and winter wheat also underway.

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