Scientists discover genes allowing “smart crops” to call in bodyguards when attacked by pests
New research has revealed the genetics underpinning an ecological defence used by maize plants to…
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Emerging technology could advance spraying and irrigation process
An emerging technology deemed ‘ultra-fine bubbles’ (UFBs) is being explored in a £250,000 Innovate UK-funded project,…
Metaldehyde guidelines must be followed
Growers applying metaldehyde slug pellets to cereals or potatoes this spring must continue to follow…
Arable industry joins together to fight cabbage stem flea beetle
csfbSMART – ‘Sharing Management and Agronomy Research Tools’ – has been set-up to test management…
Allerton Project farm manager to bring ‘superb understanding’ as new Voluntary Initiative Chair
The Voluntary initiative, the national farming-led programme to promote best practice in pesticide use through…
BCPC online UK Pesticide Guide launches new features
BCPC has relaunched its Online UK Pesticide Guide platform with a host of new features…
New barn owl study finds improved breeding performance
Barn owl breeding success last year (2019) was four percent higher, at 2.66 fledglings per…
Beware of rodents attacking precious straw stocks
Rodents are out in force again this year and with nationwide straw shortages, farmers are…
Day degrees point to BYDV triggers
All early sown cereal crops have already passed 170 day degrees since emergence – the…
Beware of higher than normal BYDV risk
The BYDV risk is likely to be elevated this season as a consequence of several…