Scientists develop groundnut resistant to aflatoxin
Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, in St. Louis, MO and their collaborators at…
Browsing: Agronomy
Plaguing insects with bittersweet tastes to protect crops
Herbivorous insects are estimated to be responsible for destroying one-fifth of the world’s total crop…
Trial results show up to 25% saving on water with H2Flo
With new regulations on water abstraction anticipated and related uncertainties around Brexit, fruit growers seeking…
Aberystwyth research leads way in addressing protein feed requirements
Aberystwyth University plant scientists are playing a leading role in new research into breeding forage…
Farming Unions send joint letter
A joint letter from the UK farming unions on the re-authorisation of glyphosate has been sent ahead…
Genetically modified potato comes through first year of trials
A genetically improved potato designed to have resistance to a devastating global plant disease has…
Want to know about wheat?
Wheat innovators come together again this month to share news of their latest research and…
Broad-leaf weed pattern spotted in winter cereal crops
Winter cereals growers should not ignore broad-leaved weeds after reports of populations breaking through early…
NIAB’s new Head of Farming Systems to lead new £1m soil biology research partnership
A new industry-wide soil biology research programme, that aims to improve on-farm understanding of soil…
Innovative farmers take pioneering approach to improve soils in shared rotations
Three forward thinking arable and horticultural farmers, who each grow different crops in a shared…