HGCA news release 14/029 The mild, wet winter has raised concerns that yellow rust may be a problem in 2014 and the disease is not just a concern in this country. UK scientists are part of a global effort to research the pathogen and reduce the damage it …
FARMING IN 2020 - are you ready? Stand summary The latest independent advice and research on plant breeding, varieties, crop agronomy, soils and plant innovation – covering everything a visitor to Cereals 2014 is looking for, including: Winter wheat and …
An extension of authorisation for minor use for Avadex Excel 15G ( tri-allate ) for use on spring wheat has been given to NIAB by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate. The EAMU is welcome news for growers as spring crops represent a very important …
From root to shoot As part of National Science Week NIAB staff spent a day in the Downing Street Plant Science marquee at the 2014 Cambridge Science Festival, with over 2,000 members of the general public visiting the exhibits and finding out more about …
Access the latest independent advice and research on plant breeding, varieties, crop agronomy, soils and plant innovation with an afternoon of indoor seminars, exhibits and field and glasshouse demonstrations. Download the flyer here with more information …
NIAB is leading a project to provide a home for the growing agri-tech industry in the East of England, thanks to a £0.5 million investment from the Eastern Agri-Tech Initiative, created by the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership …
NIAB has released an updated information flyer on its resynthesised, or superwheat, wheat breeding programme - download the PDF here …
Due to the current complex and diverse nature of the yellow rust race situation in the UK, it has not been possible to identify more than two diversification groups – those varieties that are resistant as adult plants to all of the pathotypes identified …
NIAB is leading a £2 million Defra-funded research project to identify the most effective practices and test potential new farming systems to increase farm productivity while reducing environmental impacts and enhancing ecosystem services. ‘Project 1 – …
Agronomists, fa rmers and growers can benefit from a new training academy which will help keep people working in agricultural businesses of all sizes up to date with the latest industry technologies and techniques. Officially launching today at Cereals, …
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