NIAB - National Institute of Agricultural Botany

The need for innovation in plant breeding and agronomy has never been greater. With a growing global population agricultural science and technology has a vital role to play in boosting productivity, conserving resources and coping with climate change. A unique national resource, NIAB is well placed to contribute solutions to these challenges. Learn more about NIAB

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The need for innovation in plant breeding and crop production has never been greater to sustain our growing world. Read more...

National Agronomy Centre

The NAC initiative is our commitment to communication of openly funded agronomic research to the Industry.
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Centre of Excellence for UK Farming

The CEUKF sets out to help UK farmers and the food industry address the challenges of sustainable efficient production. Visit website...

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Innovation Farm

Promoting the power of plant genetic innovation, by providing a living, year-round showcase of new crop technology. Visit website...

Farming Futures

Farming Futures can help you prepare for the impacts of climate change and the opportunities for your business.
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Future Events

NIAB TAG is holding a number of events at its locations around the UK in 2013.
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Orson's Oracle

Jim Orson

Burning issue
09/06/2013 by Jim Orson

" The pressure for a limited return of straw burning to aid the control of black-grass has not gone away. I’ve just written a brief data review on this as part of a more comprehensive report on the impact of straw burning on crops and cropping. Don’t get too excited; th... "

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