University researchers use science of light to reduce pesticides used to protect crops from pests and diseases
Experts at two Midlands universities are starting a new project to develop a photonic ‘nose’…
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Using technology to optimise Miscanthus establishment
Optimising miscanthus establishment to identify efficiency improvements and cost reductions to achieve environmental gains, has…
NIAB strengthens potato research team with new appointment
Peter Craven is joining the crop research organisation NIAB in the new role of research…
Top Oxford plant scientist calls for bold Government action on crop genetic research
Faced with an urgent need to drive improvements in the productivity, resilience and climate impact…
Global wheat production can be doubled, say scientists
A first-of-its-kind analysis of the untapped genetic potential of wheat shows global yields are only…
Wanted Large White butterfly caterpillars
Farmers and growers are being asked to send large white butterfly caterpillars they come across…
Improving PCN trap crop success
Improving the reliability of trap cropping to help farmers overcome potato cyst nematode (PCN) pressure,…
Yara and Cranfield University partner to research and trial organo-mineral fertilisers
Yara has announced a new partnership with Cranfield University as part of the latter’s Knowledge…
Novel synthetic polymers could lead to greater crop yields for farmers
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have invented a new method to encourage bacteria to form growth-promoting…
Genetic Technology Bill must be science-based
The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has raised concerns with MPs that, as currently…