Crop protection industry reacts to pesticide article
The Lancet Oncology has published conclusions from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)…
Browsing: Agronomy
New lab will help speed wheat breeding progress
As part of its continued development and expansion, KWS UK has opened a new £0.5m…
Europe-wide research finds coexistence of GM and non-GM products is possible
Freedom of choice between genetically modified (GM) and non-GM products is a central goal of…
Bayer pollen beetle bulletin no. 1
Bayer Pollen Beetle Predictor is showing that pollen beetle migration has now begun in the…
Increasingly diverse UK cereal rust populations need close monitoring: UKCPVS
Studies of cereal pathogen populations in the UK have shown rusts are becoming increasingly diverse…
Improving measurement of Soil Nitrogen Supply boosts profitability
Accurately determining Soil Nitrogen Supply (SNS) this spring could enable Nitrogen (N) applications on crops…
Know your plant density to control pollen beetle, says HGCA
Knowing your oilseed rape plant population density is crucial for making pollen beetle control decisions,…
CPA welcomes Liz Truss’s support for proportionate approach on pesticides
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) has welcomed the UK Environment Secretary’s support for a science-based…
Potato growers urged to switch to the better metaldehyde pellets for effective slug control
Potato growers fearful that slug control may be compromised following the loss of methiocarb baits…
Trade body move provides fresh assurance on pest control
A move to promote professional standards within the pest control sector has been hailed as…