Two leading UK crop research institutes are joining forces to create a major new centre for applied crop science and innovation. East Malling Research (EMR) has become part of the NIAB group. This alliance, bringing together internationally renowned …
‘Kranich’ yellow rust race detected in the UK for the first time The ‘Kranich’ yellow rust race has been detected in the UK for the first time and winter wheat growers are being advised to inspect varieties closely as part of a UK-wide monitoring effort. …
A new network of UK and Indian crop scientists aims to optimise nitrogen use by cereal farmers in India, and reduce environmental impact, by improving the communication flow from research into practical agriculture. The Cambridge-India Network for …
Increasing nitrogen rates at GS32 to sustain high yields could be cost effective if spring conditions remain good (provided that NVZ limits permit). This is still applicable, even with current low commodity prices, but the decision needs to be …
A collaboration between leading scientists in the UK and India will focus on tackling global food shortages with research into increasing crop yields and improving disease and drought resistance. This collaboration will create opportunities for leading …
UK crop research organisation NIAB has appointed Dr Alison Bentley as its new Director of Genetics and Breeding. Dr Bentley joined NIAB in 2007 and currently leads its trait genetics research programme. She will take up her post on 4th April 2016 and …
NIAB TAG is providing a tick list of agricultural innovation for growers and agronomists to check out at this year’s Cereals Event in Cambridgeshire in June. Under the tagline ‘Innovation In…’ the impact of technology on crop management, including the use …
UK crop research organisation NIAB has appointed Steven Tompkins in a new role of Business Development Manager and Emily Borton as a trainee regional agronomist for the south of England, effective immediately. Steven will be responsible for securing new …
Community Resource for Wheat Transformation Apply if you have a favourite gene, relevant to BBSRC food security targets, which you would like to have transformed into wheat, free of charge. Over-expression, RNAi and gene editing constructs accepted. Do …
Congratulations to NIAB EMR’s Gloria Endredi, who is the 2016 recipient of the Paul Singleton Project of the Year Award for her BASIS project on the improvement of spray deposition on table grapes. Gloria was presented with her award at the 2016 Cereals …
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