Azotic Technologies honour Professor Edward Cocking
Azotic Technologies, the developer and producer of natural Nitrogen-fixation for increased agronomic benefit, has honoured Professor Edward Cocking by naming its laboratories in BioCity, Nottingham after him (Ted Cocking Laboratories). The unveiling of the nameplate took place at BioCity on 5th June 2015 in front of many distinguished guests, with Sir John Beddington, the former […]
Nufarm and Pangaea sign Heads of Terms
Pangaea Agrochemicals has signed a Heads of Terms agreement with Nufarm Ltd opening the way to license agreements for its novel anti-resistance technology. The technology uses novel formulations to reactivate the pests’ susceptibility to conventional active ingredients. Based on technology developed and patented by Rothamsted Research and the Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales, […]
Supporting potato trade with the Canary Islands
Each year, large quantities of GB ware and seed are exported to the Canary Islands. Potato Council’s head of seed and export, Rob Burns, updates on the current difficulties affecting this long established trade agreement. “While no one knows the exact date of the potato’s arrival Europe, its entry point was probably Spain’s Canary Islands, […]
Organic farming not a clear winner in the soil microbial biodiversity stakes
Studies of the communities of microbes living in agricultural soil show that the difference between organically and conventionally managed soils is negligible, when compared with the impact of other factors. This is good news, confirming that, by sticking to recommended practices, farmers can maintain a healthy soil microbiome to support productive crops, in either organic […]
Leatherjacket numbers crash but farmers still advised to check key crops
The most recent survey by Scotland’s Rural College indicates that, after two years of record numbers, Leatherjacket densities have plummeted. However, while this reduces the need for any chemical controls, SRUC experts urge farmers with spring crops planted after grass to monitor growth carefully and to check their soils for signs of the grubs. Leatherjacket […]
Plant-based crop protection innovation from AlphaBio Control
AlphaBio Control, a leader in the development of sustainable crop protection products, has obtained funding from the Government’s Innovate UK Agritech Catalyst initiative to advance the development of a unique plant-based crop protection technology. In association with Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), Apres Labs and the Adapt Low Carbon Group, AlphaBio Control is developing […]
Ukraine & Russia Crop Tour results reported
At the end of March the Crop Tour travelled across Ukraine and Russia to objectively record the condition and yield potential of overwintered crops as spring growth recommenced. The route covered 4,893km and took in the north, western and central regions of Ukraine and central, southern and western regions of western Russia. The team used […]
Statement on IARC Review of Pesticides
The Lancet Oncology recently published conclusions from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that found five pesticides to be “possibly” or “probably” carcinogenic to humans. The following is a statement from ECPA Director General Jean-Charles Bocquet: “The IARC conclusions published in Lancet Oncology contradict the world’s most robust and stringent regulatory systems – namely […]
GM cereals and oilseeds may have potential benefits to UK agriculture
The adoption of genetically-modified (GM) cereals and oilseeds crops could benefit farmers, consumers and the animal feed supply chain, while supporting UK competitiveness in the global marketplace, according to an independent report published today (11 March). The work was commissioned by HGCA, the cereals and oilseeds division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), […]
