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A variety of the fungus that causes phoma on oilseed rape and other brassicas has been discovered in Europe for the first time, at sites in southern England and Northern Ireland.

Oilseed rape crops are well set for winter, according to the findings of a recent survey.

UK-US AgTech company Phytoform has landed a $5.7 million (£4.3m) investment led by Eniac Ventures to develop new climate resilient crops. 

Managing rising costs, negotiating higher contract prices and the fallout of the vote against continuing the AHDB potato levy were the major topics of conversation as the potato industry gathered at British Potatoes.

The first sclerotinia resistant OSR variety, PT303 has topped the new oilseeds Recommended List with a mean gross output yield of 107 per cent.

Managing rising costs, negotiating higher contract prices and the fallout of the vote against continuing the AHDB potato levy were the major topics of conversation at British Potatoes.

While no new malting barleys were added, four new feed varieties came to the winter barley RL.

Additions to the AHDB Recommended List for 2022/23 showcase alternative genetic basis of resistance to septoria, strong all-round disease packages, good grain quality and some flexibility around drilling.

Íæż½ã½ã and growers flocked to the East of England Showground for this year’s Croptec Show to hear and see the latest news and developments in the arable sector.

Íæż½ã½ã and growers flocked to the East of England Showground for this year’s Croptec Show to hear and see the latest news and developments in the arable sector.