Leaf sensors can tell when crop needs to be irrigated
Plant-based sensors that measure the thickness and electrical capacitance of leaves show great promise for…
Browsing: Environment
Major changes in agricultural practices will be required to offset increases in nutrient losses due to climate change, according to research published by a Lancaster University-led team.
To combat repeated, damaging storm events, which strip agricultural land of soil and nutrients, farmers…
Keynote speakers at Biofuels International 2017 discuss the very latest developments
At a time of increased political, environmental and market uncertainty, this focused two-day event returns…
Agronomists get behind metaldehyde stewardship initiative
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group’s ‘Get Pelletwise! Agronomic Updates’ system is back for a third year…
OSR growers asked to ‘change one thing’ to protect water
The Voluntary Initiative is urging oilseed rape growers to ‘change one thing’ this autumn to help avoid…
Bumblebees at risk from Neonics says new report
Bumblebees are less able to start colonies when exposed to a common neonicotinoid pesticide, according…
Red Tractor standards updated to reflect enhanced metaldehyde stewardship
Ahead of metaldehyde slug pellet treatments, growers should familiarise themselves with the new Red Tractor…
Making room for pollinators need not harm farm productivity
Farmers attending two recent Campaign for the Farmed Environment events heard from experts that supporting…
Industry bee and flower event prioritises wildlife by design
Wildlife by design not accident must be the key priority in rising to the challenge…
Major funding for new crop sciences research centre at NIAB in Cambridge
The new Cambridge Centre for Crop Science will focus on linking with farming and food…