NIAB has appointed Dr Richard Harrison as its new Director of Cambridge Crop Research.
Dr Harrison currently leads the crop genetics, genomics and breeding research programme at NIAB EMR…
Browsing: Agronomy
Higher virus reservoir raises need to protect seed crops
Forecasts of an early aphid flight following the mild winter and an increase in reservoir…
‘Groundswell’, – The forum for farmers who want to grow and profit from a healthy soil
Groundswell, the agricultural show focused on no-till techniques, soil regeneration and the value of livestock…
Boulby hits new record for polyhalite sales
The growing worldwide demand for fertilisers produced from the world’s only polyhalite mine at ICL…
No economic benefit from ‘chasing’ fungicide resistant septoria
Farmers should hold their nerve and not increase azole or SDHI dose in an attempt…
Unexpected septoria levels in the winter wheat variety Cougar a ‘one-off’
Unexpected levels of septoria tritici infection reported on the winter wheat variety Cougar in 2015…
Free tests and new guide tackle spread of resistant rats
All professionals involved in rodent control have a role in tackling the spread of rats…
Shield your yield by controlling tall weeds in sugar beet
Sugar beet is a very uncompetitive, slow growing crop, particularly during the first eight weeks…
Biostimulants will help drought-affected crops
Arable crops are coming under increasing drought pressure, with many also suffering from micronutrient deficiencies,…
Extension on metaldehyde withdrawal period not granted
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group has been unsuccessful in their bid to extend the withdrawal period…