Strutt & Parker 2015 Harvest results: Record wheat and barley yields
First wheat yields rose by 7.2% in 2015 to average 10.88t/ha, according to the newly-compiled…
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Researchers make technological breakthrough against potato cyst nematode
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are a significant threat to the UK fresh and processing potato…
Pumpkin patch success for Stirlingshire farming family
A Stirlingshire farming family have hatched a “pick your own pumpkin” diversification idea which has…
Recall of unauthorised GM seed
The GM Inspectorate has confirmed an unintended presence of genetically modified seed in a batch…
Regional Technology Centres show excellent wheat yields
Every year harvest results bring surprises; this year is no exception with wheat yields at…
Capitalise on markets with new high yielding winter bean
It is an exciting time for growers who are looking to include winter beans in…
Vilmorin, KWS in trait licensing deal with Syngenta
Vilmorin & Cie and KWS announced today the conclusion of additional long-term licensing agreements with…
Rural Affairs Secretary welcomes 2015 estimates
Scotland’s highest cereal harvest yield for 20 years has been welcomed by Rural Affairs Secretary…
National Statistics Publication for Scotland
Scotland’s 2015 cereal harvest is expected to be the best in 20 years in terms…
Early aphid hit to stop virus loss
Oilseed rape growers should be looking to target virus carrying aphids early to prevent yield…