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 …
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 …
New research will show how carbon emissions can be significantly reduced by farmers and how a ground-breaking agricultural project could lessen heart disease A powerful network of scientists, farmers, industrialists, policymakers, and retailers, including …
If there was a world-record for the number of crop inspections carried out by one person it would be awarded to David Muncey, who retires this week after a 45-year long career at NIAB. In the past 21 years records show that David has inspected 2,182 …
Scientists, farmers, businesses, retailers and policy-makers from across the agri-food sector are backing a co-ordinated industry approach to ensure a sustainable and efficient UK food supply chain. It follows the Centre of Excellence for UK Farming …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Soil and water experts line up for practical event Soil fertility and tillage systems, controlled traffic farming, abstraction licensing issues and improving irrigation efficiency, are some of the practical topics to be explored at a new East Anglian …
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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