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…
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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…
Lynx tops new PGRO spring bean Recommended List
Lynx spring bean from breeders LS Plant Breeding Ltd (LSPB) is the highest yielding variety…
Testing & analysis: 7 top tips for improving productivity
Going ‘beyond the basics’ with better use of testing and data analysis can directly improve…
PGRO 2017 Recommended Lists for combining peas and spring and winter beans are announced
Stephen Belcher, PGRO Principal Technical Officer, comments on the 2015/16 trials season and on the…
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…
New, easy-to-harvest raisin grape reduces production cost
A new raisin grape developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in California is proving…
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…