Why UK-grown pulses are sustainable superfoods
Pulses, the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family, which include UK-grown beans…
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New code approved to minimise risk of elevated erucic acid levels in certified seed
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) and the British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB), representing the…
New discussion forums feature on Bayer stand at Cereals 2018
Can you calculate your cost of production, and what can you do to reduce it?…
Mounting concerns about SDHI resistance combined with an unpredictable disease outlook are putting wheat fungicide strategies under closer scrutiny this spring, leading agronomy firm Hutchinsons says.
SDHIs have become a cornerstone of many T1 and T2 programmes over recent years, but…
Nanoparticles present sustainable way to grow food crops
Scientists are working diligently now to prepare for the expected increase in global population —…
A vaccine for edible plants? A new plant protection method on the horizon
What is double-stranded RNA? RNA or ribonucleic acid is a molecule essential for cell function.…
Twin OSR flowering sprays needed to beat high disease risk
Oilseed rape in many northern areas is expected to be at very high risk from…
Look beyond the can to maximise wild oat control
Growers should adopt an integrated approach to wild oat control this spring, with chemical and…
The future is bright for the Limagrain wheat breeding programme
Bringing high yielding wheat varieties to market that offer a range of attributes to reflect…
New nematicide e-learning course launched
The potato industry is being urged to take part in a free interactive e-learning course…