New ‘game changing’ soil station launched
A “game-changing” soil station that provides real-time insights into what is going on beneath the…
Browsing: Agronomy
Signs of soil erosion
Soil erosion is a significant concern in the UK. The WWF reported that as much…
National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) annual training events
The first National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) Annual Training Events are underway, and over…
£45 per hectare bio-incentive
The government’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will provide an income of £45 per hectare to…
A snapshot of farmer engagement with the Sustainable Farming Incentive
To gauge the level of engagement and perceptions regarding the SFI, a recent survey was…
Breakthrough as biological beats insecticide for soft-fruit pest
UK trials of a biological – and chemical-free – technique for the control of spotted…
CTF pioneer wins international Award of Merit – Innovation into Practice
The EurAgEng Award of Merit – Innovation into Practice is granted to an individual for…
Urea alternatives on show at LAMMA to meet new scheme
Origin Fertilisers will be discussing how farmers can navigate DEFRA’s Option 4 for spreading urea-based…
Emergency onion seed treatment
A collaborative effort to allow a vital seed treatment for 2024 sowing has succeeded. Emergency…
Potential of soils to sequester carbon being ‘seriously overestimated’ say Rothamsted
A reality check is needed to avoid costly policy mistakes Some recent studies estimating the…