Hidden threat to health
Falling levels of essential nutrients in diets around the world demand urgent action, from soil-crop-human…
Browsing: Crops
NIAB chief Tina Barsby awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List
Dr Tina Barsby, CEO of Cambridge-based crop science organisation NIAB, has been awarded an OBE…
Greater transparency needed for potato growers: NFU report
Potato packers and processors can drive the sector forward by providing greater levels of information…
New plant protection product approved for use in record time
UK herb growers will be able to protect their crops with a new weed control…
Wheat disease breakthrough to help feed the world
Wheat provides about 20% of humanity’s food; demand to skyrocket Rust pathogens devastating crops in…
Rust stemmed for wheat
The threat to global food security from the fungal pathogen that causes stem rust in…
Mike Storey wins potato industry honour
Dr Mike Storey has been awarded the John Green Memorial Trophy for his exceptional contribution…
Pregnancy test science could protect the Christmas sprout
The science behind the home-pregnancy test is now being trialled to detect the presence of…
Farmers to drive change at Cereals 2018
Farmers are really driving change behind the fresh new Cereals Event, with the inaugural meeting…
Farm walk showcases soil benefits of energy crop
Miscanthus is a hardy perennial energy crop that can help to increase soil health and…