Farming industry ignoring valuable research as frosts hit
A Lincolnshire farmer believes many in the industry are ignoring valuable research into how best…
Browsing: Agronomy
The importance of controlling tall weeds and potato volunteers in sugar beet
According to Dr Simon Bowen of the BBRO, most of the sugar beet this year…
Researchers make greenhouse energy breakthrough
A team of researchers at North Carolina State University, working with organic photovoltaic cell (OPV)…
New regional agronomy manager in the east
ADAMA Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd. has appointed Holly Pratt as the company’s Regional Agronomy Manager…
AHDB winding down horticulture and potatoes operations as Ministerial decision awaited
AHDB has announced today it is winding down significant activities on behalf of the horticulture…
Variety resistance stops race change challenges in spinach
Varietal resistance to spinach downy mildew is now one of the most important selection criteria…
Are biostimulants worth the hype?
The biostimulant market has exploded in recent years, offering an answer to reduced chemical inputs…
B-hive develops UK’s first potato protein extraction process
Agritech R&D business B-Hive Innovations is leading the way in crop valorisation after developing a new process that will extract food-grade functional protein from potatoes. …
Trials look to boost natural scab defences
Controlling scab in apple orchards is becoming increasingly challenging as chemical options become more restricted,…
North East crop expert wins prestigious award
A North East crop researcher and trainee agronomist has scooped a prestigious award for her…