New Crop Innovation Centre officially opened by Secretary of State for Scotland and First Minister
The centre, located at The James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, will futureproof crop production and…
Browsing: Agronomy
The rise of alternative spring wheats with a wide drilling window
With wetter winters predicted, farmers need a broader range of tools to adapt to the…
Historical weed research digitised by BCPC
The British Crop Production Council (BCPC) has expanded its online Knowledge Bank to include over…
Durable slug pellet critical as rain continues
As wet weather prevails across large parts of the UK, the durability of molluscicide pellets…
Soil battling the elements – who wins?
Reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of soil erosion, focussing on water-based and wind-based erosion…
New phosphorus decision-making tool
This October, British farmers will benefit from an innovative decision-making tool designed to help optimise…
Researchers discover how plants produce a novel anti-stress molecule
New research identifies for the first time the genes that help plants grow under stressful…
Phoma leaf spot onset variable, according to forecast
The optimum timing for phoma leaf spot sprays in oilseed rape is likely to vary…
SFI rewards are there for the taking if you know how
Following a recent report which shows that less than half of respondents have taken up…
Tools to help drive for a more profitable and sustainable farming future
Want to know more about the next generation farm management system or how to optimise…