Temperature resilient crops now an “achievable dream” say authors of new study
Breeding temperature-resilient crops is an “achievable dream” in one of the most important species of…
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Early PGRs help wheat beat disease and build yield
Early application of plant growth regulators could have worthwhile benefits for disease control and rooting…
Bats as barometer of change
Surprising results from a unique bat study in the US reveal shifting behavioural patterns due…
Potato growers gain revolutionary blight fungicide
Brand new chemistry to tackle foliar and stem blight in UK and Irish potato crops…
Weeds out of control
Spraying weeds with chemicals has always been costly. Now it is costly and ineffective, with…
Thrips know their onions
Rapid studies of a pest infestation of salad onions and leeks in southern England have…
New appointment to Hutchinsons horticultural team
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons has appointed Chris Williams as horticultural sundries manager. Based in Canterbury,…
Industry challenges pose opportunities for independent agronomy
Innovations in product developments and technology alongside access to extensive technical trials provides independent crop…
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons has appointed Nick Rainsley as head of marketing.
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons has appointed Nick Rainsley as head of marketing. Mr Rainsley will…
Improved tillering can lead to higher yields
Spring barley varieties that have a better tillering ability could be linked to higher yields…