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NEWS: Leaf spot warning on grass leys

Check grass leys for the fungal disease Drechslera leaf spot as high levels have been seen in variety and grazing trials warns NIAB TAG. If left unchecked the disease can damage leys, reducing the quality and value of late season grazing. NIAB TAG’s …

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NEWS: Frost-tolerant Eskimo carrot wins NIAB award

The 2011 NIAB Variety Cup has been awarded to the Nickerson-Zwaan carrot variety Eskimo, bred by Vilmorin, in recognition of its unique frost tolerance and resulting commercial impact. The award acknowledges varieties that have made a major contribution …

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Recognition for early career scientist at JIC

Congratulations to Dr Cristobal Uauy of the John Innes Centre, who has been awarded the 'Bayer Early Excellence in Science Award 2011 for Biology' for his work in the research area of wheat genetics. Cristobal leads JIC’s collaboration with NIAB, working …

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NEWS RELEASE: Agronomy students are a top industry ASSET

Four crop science students have been awarded NIAB TAG’s ASSET prize for outstanding achievement in their studies. Ben Burrows, Henry Ward, Mike Neaverson and Alex Turner each win a £3,000 bursary to assist them in their final year at university. The 2011 …

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NEWS RELEASE: Funding secured for NIAB Innovation Farm

A unique £6.8 million NIAB project has secured EU funding to improve the transfer of innovative plant science from research laboratories through to commercial markets. NIAB Innovation Farm has been awarded a £2.7 million grant from the European Regional …

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NIAB Innovation Farm wins Bentley Nelstrop Medal

The Bentley Nelstrop Medal for Enterprise and Innovation Congratulations to the NIAB Innovation Farm team who have been awarded the 2012 Bentley Nelstrop Medal. The in-house award celebrates exceptional contribution to innovation and enterprise by an …

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