BBSRC BRAVO: optimising the performance of Brassica crops
January 2017 sees the launch of a new 5-year project BBSRC Brassica, Rapeseed and Vegetable…
Browsing: Agronomy
New study suggests glyphosate link to liver disease
A study published by the journal Scientific Reports, has linked glyphosate to fatty liver disease…
‘BioClay’ a ground-breaking discovery for world food security
A University of Queensland team has made a discovery that could help conquer the greatest…
Full planning application submitted for £40.5m Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus
Aberystwyth University, together with the Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus (AIEC), has formally submitted a…
UK researchers to lead partnership to underpin the long-term sustainable future of rice
BBSRC has announced a total of 13 projects to be funded through the Newton Fund’s…
South West Farmers offered free compost
A new scheme launched by Coastal Recycling is offering local farmers free high-grade organic compost…
Monsanto highlights solutions aimed at helping farmers produce better harvests
Monsanto Company has announced 2017 updates on progress made across its research and development (R&D)…
Lighting the way for LEDs
Adjusting the light wavelengths and intensity of LED lighting can improve crop yields and quality,…
Tests show low or no pesticide levels in most fruits and vegetables in California
Tests on produce collected by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate the vast…
Mass insect migrations in UK skies
For the first time, scientists have measured the movements of high-flying insects in the skies…