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Don’t get caught out by Sclerotinia

3:26pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

BACKWARD oilseed rape crops have delayed the threat of sclerotinia, but growers are urged not to wait for the disease to strike.

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Growers advised to watch out for seed weevil in crops

3:21pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

OILSEED rape growers have been warned to be on the lookout for seed weevil activity incrops after reported sightings of adult insects insouthernEngland following the warm, dry spell

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Case against Selfridges dropped

10:03am Thursday 16th May 2013

THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) has dropped its legal proceedings against Selfridges for allegedly selling raw milk in its London store.

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Tests under way after outbreak of bird flu on a Bernard Matthews Farm

9:09am Thursday 2nd May 2013

RESTRICTIONS are in place at a Suffolk poultry farm after a bird ’flu outbreak.

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Vision of the future for young farmers

9:04am Thursday 2nd May 2013

MEMBERS of the next generation of English poultry producers visited Uphouse Farm in Norfolk recently to learn more about how renewable energy can make a positive difference to their businesses.

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Tasty fare on menu from top Hampshire butchers

9:51am Thursday 25th April 2013

BEAUTIFUL bangers, scrumptious salami and chunky chorizo were put to the test as Hampshire’s finest butchers sharpened their skills for one of the county’s top food shows.

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Students complete 24-hour charity plough

9:41am Thursday 25th April 2013

SPARSHOLT College Extended Diploma Agriculture students put their ploughing skills to the test recently to raise money for RABI and Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal.

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Little lamb’s a big sensation

4:12pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

MEET MicroLamb – a tiny new arrival at a farm near Ryedale in Yorkshire who has already attracted fans from around the world.

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