New pulse breeder targets high yields and market suitability
Targeting stable high yields and breeding characteristics that suit a range of markets is the…
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New ELM schemes must deliver for arable sector, NFU says
The NFU has today stressed the need for future Environmental and Land Management (ELM) schemes…
SOYL shares advances in practical precision application at CropTec
Precision farming leader SOYL will officially launch four new or improved services for growers at…
‘Bee-lief’ in wildflowers’ value to courgette pollination
An AHDB funded PhD has revealed the value of pollination services to courgettes, finding that…
Manage soils now to prevent water pollution
‘Think Water’, ‘Metazachlor matters’, and ‘Get Pelletwise’ are pesticide stewardship initiatives which aim to limit…
BCPC Congress anticipates the impact of Brexit on crop protection and production
Inevitably, the UK’s exit from the EU featured prominently at this year’s BCPC Congress, with…
Would you like to be at the cutting edge of arable innovation?
AHDB is looking for two forward-thinking commercial arable farmers in England to host Strategic Arable…
Space-inspired speed breeding for crop improvement
Technology first used by NASA to grow plants extra-terrestrially is fast tracking improvements in a…
Groundbreaking potato breeder wins industry’s top award
One of Britain’s most innovative potato breeders was last night presented with the Potato Industry…
Cuprokylt granted emergency approval in top fruit
With wet weather setting in, a new emergency approval for Cuprokylt in apples and pears…