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A new set of cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) management strategies has been launched in a major effort to restore the fortunes of oilseed rape (OSR) across the UK.Described as the strongest recommendations to date, the top ten strategies were developed by a group of stakeholders committed to supporting the future of this vital break crop. The integrated approach is designed to significantly reduce the risk posed by CSFB, especially when the techniques are used in combination.The management strategies were identified as part of the OSR Reboot initiative, which is led by United Oilseeds.The initiative established a consortium to provide…

The unfolding Israel-Iran conflict will “immensely” dominate the upcoming gathering of the leaders of the Group of Seven, not just because of the dangers of further escalation, but also because of the “sheer uncertainty” of United States policy under President Donald Trump, experts say. The informal G7 grouping of the world’s seven advanced economies is set to meet from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Holding the current presidency of the G7, Canada is hosting this year. While the agenda items will change in importance, depending on how things evolve in the Middle East, the latest crisis is already…

LoveFrom, the creative firm founded by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, played a role in the development of Rivian’s first electric bike, according to multiple sources who spoke to TechCrunch.  For about 18 months, a handful of LoveFrom staff worked alongside Rivian’s design team and engineers within a skunkworks program led by Specialized’s former chief product and technology officer Chris Yu. LoveFrom’s work on the micromobility project ended in fall 2024, according to the sources.  LoveFrom and Rivian declined to comment.  Rivian’s skunkworks program, which eventually grew to a team of about 70 people hailing from Apple, Google, Specialized,…

Imported beer, including Heineken, for sale at a store in New York City on April 10, 2025. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty ImagesHeineken shrugged off the threat of tariffs earlier this year, but now the company is raising more concerns about potential disruptions to its business.In the Dutch brewer’s earnings report released Wednesday, Heineken indicated new U.S. tariffs, particularly those targeting canned beer, could force it to adjust spending and investments.”There are broader uncertainties, including recent tariff adjustments and potential increases, as we go forward,” the company said in its earnings release. “To navigate this fluctuating environment, we remain…

The Scottish government has been slammed for unfairly targeting farmers in the race to net zero, as new data reveals agriculture has slashed its emissions by 13% over the past 20 years.Tim Eagle MSP, who is also a farmer, said the government must stop “vilifying” farmers in its drive to reach net zero by 2045, as figures reveal a drop in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.Official statistics show that emissions from the Scottish farming sector fell to 7.5 MtCO2e in 2023 – a slight decline on the previous year and marking a 13% reduction since 1990. The data shows agriculture has…

Trump’s $45m military parade, marking US Army anniversary, goes ahead despite widespread backlash, storm forecast.A massive military parade  has begun rolling through Washington, DC, as United States President Donald Trump marks his 79th birthday with a contentious show of force that coincides with the US Army’s 250th anniversary, as nationwide “No Kings” protests are held against Trump policies in hundreds of cities. The Washington, DC event kicked off on Saturday kicks with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute. It had been hastily added to the Army’s long-planned celebration and has drawn criticism for its cost, timing, and overt political overtones. There…

This year’s escalation of the US-China trade war has led many Chinese companies to rethink their overseas expansion strategies, with accessing the American market no longer their top priority when considering building factories in foreign countries, industry insiders said.There had been a “drastic downshift” in inquiries from Chinese companies seeking land to rent or purchase in Mexico, one of their hottest overseas investment destinations in the past, said Jack Lee, an industrial property agent based in the United States whose clients are mostly Chinese firms.Mexico had become a popular choice since US President Donald Trump’s first term, when he began…

DNA testing service 23andMe has undergone serious upheaval in recent months, creating concerns for the 15 million customers who entrusted the company with their personal biological information. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March, the company became the center of a bidding war that ended Friday when co-founder Anne Wojcicki said she’d successfully reacquired control through her nonprofit TTAM Research Institute for $305 million. The bankruptcy proceedings had sent shockwaves through the genetic testing industry and among privacy advocates, with security experts and lawmakers urging customers to take immediate action to safeguard their data. The company’s interim CEO…

The head of Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot program, Milan Kovac, is leaving the company. Kovac said Friday in a post on X that he “had to make the most difficult decision” of his life to leave. “I’ve been far away from home for too long, and will need to spend more time with family abroad,” he wrote. Kovac said that was “the only reason” and that his support for Musk and Tesla is “ironclad.” Kovac’s departure was first reported Friday by Bloomberg News. The departure comes as Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed the company will have “thousands” of Optimus…

Sales of Fruitist’s jumbo blueberries have tripled over the last 12 months, according to the company.Source: FruitistBerry unicorn startup Fruitist has surpassed $400 million in annual sales, thanks to the success of its long-lasting jumbo blueberries.The company, which was founded in 2012, announced on Tuesday that it is changing its name from Agrovision to Fruitist. It previously only used the name for branding its consumer products, which also include raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.As sales of its berries grow, Fruitist has raised more than $600 million in venture capital, according to Pitchbook data. Notable backers include the family office of Bridgewater…