Forming a second line of plant defence – capturing disease-resistant DNA
Scientists have developed a new improved method for capturing longer DNA fragments, doubling the size…
Browsing: Cereals
Professional standards needed for use of treated seed on farm – AIC
A qualification, akin to that for sprayer operators, is needed to promote standards and best…
Can sub-Saharan Africa meet its future cereal food requirement?
Sub-Saharan Africa will need to transform and intensify crop production to avoid over-reliance on imports…
Testing & analysis: 7 top tips for improving productivity
Going ‘beyond the basics’ with better use of testing and data analysis can directly improve…
IGC members assess record grains crops
Members of the International Grains Council (IGC) convened for the 44th Council Session on 5…
Expanding 2,4-D resistance problem in Australia prompts warnings for NSW and QLD growers
Resistance to the ‘keystone’ herbicide group that includes 2,4-D has recently been confirmed in sowthistle…
2Blades and CIMMYT form alliance to tackle threat of wheat stem rust
new collaboration to develop wheat lines offering durable resistance against wheat rust between 2Blades and…
Canada grows more wheat
Statistics Canada has released the results of its November Farm Survey of crop production Canadian…
Australian Nuffield Scholar examines cover crop benefits
A new report has been released today by Nuffield Australia: “Cover Crops – Nutrient use…
2017/2018 AHDB Recommended List reviewed
It’s that time of year again, when AHDB launch the latest cereals Recommended List data.…