YEN for better 2021 pulse crops now open
Both existing and new pulse crop growers and their advisers can benefit from the Pea and Bean Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) initiatives, backed by a number of trade businesses, advises the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO). The Pea and Bean YEN,...
Eight pulse webinars in April/May
The European LegValue and TRUE project is holding a series of eight webinars in April and May to explore the global opportunities, barriers and success stories surrounding legume production, in a high-level programme of events hosted by experts from across Europe. The...
Potato industry rejects AHDB levies
The potato industry is the second sector to vote against statutory AHDB levies. The latest overwhelming rejection follows the earlier horticulture sector’s vote against its AHDB levy. The Board says it is deeply disappointed, but it is up to ministers to decide what...
Domestic oilseeds market rises on global trends
Tight supplies and Chinese buying have sent the UK and European rapeseed markets sharply higher in recent weeks. “It’s been on a steep upward trend since the end of January,” David Whyte, trader at United Oilseeds, told Agritrade News. “We have seen the old crop Matif...
Gene-edited wheat with low acrylamide levels
UK scientists have used a genome editing technique to reduce the levels of the carcinogen acrylamide which is associated with baked cereals in foods such toast. A team led by Rothamsted Research with colleagues from the University of Bristol has used the new technique...
Cereals 2021 delayed until end June
Following the government’s declaration of its lockdown exit strategy, Cereals 2021 in Lincolnshire has been pushed back by three weeks. Originally scheduled for June 9-10th, the event has now moved to June 30th to July 1st in order to accommodate the maximum number of...