NFU welcomes ECHA decision reinforcing glyphosate’s safety
The NFU has today welcomed the conclusions of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) which say…
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United States joins pioneering plant genetic resources treaty
The United States is the newest member of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources…
Water scarcity needs “urgent and massive response” in North Africa and Near East
Access to water is a fundamental need for food security, human health and agriculture, and…
Life Scientific strengthens presence in UK crop protection market through key appointment
Premium off-patent crop protection company, Life Scientific, has made a significant step in strengthening its…
Brazil bumps maize and soyabean stocks forecasts
The USDA’s latest forecasts for global supply and demand were released on 9 March. These…
USDA announces $12.1 million to support crop protection and pest management
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced…
Researchers find the dark matter of the bread wheat genome
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have identified 21,000 new genes in bread wheat.…
UK’s £1.2 billion bioethanol industry at risk of closure without action from government
Closure of the industry would deliver a devastating blow to the Northern Powerhouse; risking jobs,…
New UK & Ireland MD for Dow AgroSciences
Dow AgroSciences has announced that John Humphreys is to become the company’s new UK and…
Potatoes grown from seeds may solve hunger in Africa
Potatoes grown from Dutch seeds yield 2 to 4 times bigger harvests for small-scale, poor…