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New project launched in Europe to combat wheat rust

A new European project has been launched to help tackle the increased threat to wheat crops from invasive races of rust. In particular, RustWatch, coordinated by ENDURE partner Aarhus University, will provide a new early warning system to boost…

AHDB invests £60,000 in cereal crop protection

The Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced plans to invest up to £60,000 to improve understanding of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) risk in cereals. The announcement follows the decision by the European Commission…

EU cancels extra checks on Egyptian strawberry exports

The European Commission has officially decided to lift the additional checks it used to impose on Egyptian fresh strawberries, according to Agriculture Minister Ezz el Din Abu Steet. Member states of the EU Commission Standing Committee on…