Greater transparency needed for potato growers: NFU report
Potato packers and processors can drive the sector forward by providing greater levels of information…
Browsing: Crops
New plant protection product approved for use in record time
UK herb growers will be able to protect their crops with a new weed control…
Wheat disease breakthrough to help feed the world
Wheat provides about 20% of humanity’s food; demand to skyrocket Rust pathogens devastating crops in…
Rust stemmed for wheat
The threat to global food security from the fungal pathogen that causes stem rust in…
Mike Storey wins potato industry honour
Dr Mike Storey has been awarded the John Green Memorial Trophy for his exceptional contribution…
Pregnancy test science could protect the Christmas sprout
The science behind the home-pregnancy test is now being trialled to detect the presence of…
Farmers to drive change at Cereals 2018
Farmers are really driving change behind the fresh new Cereals Event, with the inaugural meeting…
Farm walk showcases soil benefits of energy crop
Miscanthus is a hardy perennial energy crop that can help to increase soil health and…
Red Tractor Assurance secures new five-year biofuels authorisation for combinable crops and sugar beet
The biofuels market for Red Tractor assured crops has been secured today with the news…
Growers learn management techniques from car industry
Getting the best from staff is becoming more important as concerns around labour availability increase…