USDA invests $4.8 million in university agricultural programs
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced…
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Another record year for Bayer – good progress with the acquisition of Monsanto
Bayer had a very successful year in 2016, both strategically and operationally. “We again posted…
Agricultural research report says the right funds and regulation are vital for farming’s future
A new report from the NFU urges Government and research providers to invest in agricultural…
COFCO acquisition of Nidera officially approved
COFCO International announced today that all required regulatory approvals have been received, allowing COFCO International…
Two new appointments bring wealth of experience to Agrovista’s fruit agronomy team
Agrovista has strengthened its national fruit agronomy team with two new appointments covering the West…
MEPs call for fast-track approval of low-risk pesticides
Low-risk biological pesticides, including those made from bio-organisms, pheromones or essential oils, could replace conventional…
Australian winter crop production continues to climb
Australia’s winter crop harvest is almost complete and generally favourable seasonal conditions have pushed production…
Faster and better breeding of sustainable and healthy quinoa
An international team of scientists, including quinoa breeding experts from Wageningen University & Research, published…
New technical manager for Certis
Adrian Sisson has joined Certis UK as their new technical manager. Following a successful career…
NFU submits neonicotinoid application
The NFU has today announced that it has applied for emergency use of neonicotinoid seed…