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Agronomist and Arable Farmer May 18th
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A major new report released in Brussels today highlights the pivotal contribution of plant breeding to sustainable agriculture in Europe, both historically over the past 20 years and, crucially, over the coming decades with growing pressure to reduce the use of synthetic pesticide and fertiliser inputs. The 327-page report, by independent scientific consultancy HFFA Research GmbH, concludes that innovation in …
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The May 2021 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments, including: News: aaf podcast launches News: ragt and bayer join forces News: new advice for flipper use News analysis: natural capital advice Opinion: agronomy and the big bang Opinion: sophisticated plant breeding Agronomy matters: fertiliser rethink Agronomy news: grass in arable rotation Root crops: mapping pcn …
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The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has published the results of its recent Agri-Environment survey, which captured the opinions of approximately 200 farmers, 90% of whom where reliant wholly or predominantly on tenanted land. The Survey showed that the principal concern for tenants regarding new agri-environment schemes developed through the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme model being promoted by DEFRA, is …
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Continental has launched a new telehandler and skid-steer loader tyre. The CompactMaster AG tyre is the first to be designed with a new Turtle Shield tread layer and twisted steel belt. “This is a reinforced tyre with a hard shell and a more flexible steel wire construction to help prevent cuts and damage, whilst offering greater stability for materials handling …
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Rising temperatures resulting from climate change is exposing more potato crops to the damaging extremes of heat stress more frequently. A study of trends has shown it is temperate climates, including the UK, that are bearing the brunt of some of the extremes in weather changes. Nationally there has been a significant shift to higher temperatures, with the 10 hottest …
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Dutch vegetable seed breeder Bejo has entered into a non-exclusive research and commercial license agreement with global agriculture company Corteva Agriscience and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a U.S.-based biomedical and genomic research centre. Through the agreement, Bejo will access CRISPR-Cas9 intellectual property for genome editing for agricultural use, allowing research work and programs as well as potential …
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AHDB has announced today it is winding down significant activities on behalf of the horticulture and potatoes sectors. While still awaiting a decision on the future by Ministers in England, Scotland and Wales, AHDB wants to reassure levy payers their views have been heard following recent ballots in the two sectors. AHDB is now stopping programmes of work that could …
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For oilseed rape growers in club root infected areas looking for high yields and to protect themselves against Turnip Yellows Virus (TuYV) and pod shatter, there’s only one variety that offers this, LG Anarion. LG Anarion is the first Clubroot resistant variety to offer high yields, which is secured by a range of valuable genetic traits including TuYV, pod shatter …
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Varietal resistance to spinach downy mildew is now one of the most important selection criteria in variety choice for the UK’s specialist growers, according to Syngenta leafy salad specialist, Rosemary Atwood. The announcement of two new official races of the spinach downy mildew pathogen (Peronospora effusa) this season further increases the challenge for the industry and the focus for breeding …
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Syngenta has appointed Harry Twinberrow as technical sales representative, to further grow the UK Vegetable Seeds Commercial Team. Harry has previously worked for Syngenta in Switzerland, with the regional Sustainable and Responsible Business Team, whilst following an industry graduate scheme. The MDS graduate scheme has also given him experience working with UK vegetable growers, including a thorough understanding of the …
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Nearly three quarters of people in Scotland support widening ownership of both urban and rural land, a public survey has found. The survey of 1,500 people also found climate change, building on greenspace and inequality in land ownership are considered three of the biggest issues for the future of Scotland’s land. The Scottish Government survey, conducted by Ipsos MORI in collaboration …
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The biostimulant market has exploded in recent years, offering an answer to reduced chemical inputs and big healthy crops, but do they actually do what it says on the tub? Dr Syed Shah, regional agronomist for NIAB, has made it his mission to get under the skin of these purportedly natural enhancers. Having undertaken a number of research trials for …
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Househam‘s AirRide and Harrier self-propelled sprayers are now being fitted with a state-of-the-art X10 cab from Claas that brings in new levels of refinement and operator comfort. This replaces the current Excalibur unit, which was built by ABT, offering more space, a higher-spec interior and better visibility. Views to the boom have been improved in particular, with large, sweeping corner …
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