Government announces Autumn consultation on future regulation of precision breeding techniques
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Science and Technology in Agriculture has welcomed a commitment…
Browsing: Agronomy
Procedures prevent black-grass spread
Cleaning machinery at harvest can, understandably, fall by the wayside as pressure mounts. But failing…
Soil discussion group drives sustainable change
Five farmers in the East of Scotland are getting their heads together on one of the…
Scientists outline potential of soil-free farming which could see crops grown in the desert
A new study has outlined the potential of soil-free, computer-controlled farms as climate change and…
Why Avadex will suit this autumn
Barrie Hunt, UK and Ireland development manager for Gowan Crop Protection Ltd is well aware…
Send in the wasps
New research has revealed the genetics underpinning an ecological defence used by maize plants to…
Wanted: Powdery Mildew Samples
Tomato growers asked to help in developing fungi early warning system A Rothamsted researcher is…
High aphid numbers raise TuYV risk
Turnip yellows virus (TuYV) is endemic across oilseed rape crops in the UK and growers…
Two choices remain for grass-weed control
Viewers of one of BASF’s first live events on the new virtual farm, saw NIAB’s…
Angela Karp announced as new Director and CEO of Rothamsted Research
Rothamsted Research have appointed Professor Angela Karp as the Institute’s new Director and CEO. Professor…