Study shows plant species determine soil microbe benefits
A new study shows crop species, and not soil type, primarily determines the beneficial functions…
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Free foliar treatment offer
Growers whose crops are affected by the dry conditions can get a free foliar treatment…
Major investment for new granulated lime plant
Longcliffe Quarries Ltd is making a multi-million-pound investment in a new plant to produce granulated…
Marine biostimulant start-up to gets expansion boost
A Welsh marine biostimulant start-up has been given the go-ahead to expand two sea farms.…
Savings for potato producers by unlocking soil phosphorus
Potato growers could cut phosphate applications by up to 40 kg/ha, equivalent to a saving…
Trials show bacteria boost to beans
Trials with nitrogen-fixing bacteria-based technology have shown yield benefits with winter beans. Recent trials work…
Nanofertiliser technology takes a step closer
Deep-tech company Gennate Ltd has received £550,000 of seed funding to help it develop nanomaterial…
Call for evidence on ‘outdated’ fertiliser regulation
Defra has launched a consultation to look at current fertiliser regulations, which the department says…
Fertiliser fears put the focus on milling wheat decisions
Wheat growers who still have some nitrogen fertiliser to buy this spring are facing a…
Consider nutrition with chocolate spot sprays
Growers should consider crop nutrition requirements when planning early-season winter bean disease control strategies, suggests…