Protecting valuable grain following a difficult and protracted harvest
Following a difficult, protracted and sometimes wet harvest, growers should make sure that they keep a close eye on their grain stores and treat with Silico-Sec before grain pests add to the problems and spoil the harvest. This year with excellent wheat and oilseed rape prices, growers must protect their investment in store, as loss […]
Both Phoma stem canker and Light Leaf Spot are important
Growers are being warned that they need to consider both Phoma stem canker as well as Light Leaf Spot when choosing their oilseed rape variety and planning their disease strategies. Neil Groom of Grainseeds appreciates that Light Leaf Spot has been steadily moving southwards and has been increasing in incidence, but in large parts of […]
New evidence identifies rural employment needs
The economic recovery of rural West Midlands is at risk due to high levels of public sector employment, evidence gathered by Advantage West Midlands shows. And crucial factors which need to be addressed are broadband availability, transport and affordable housing. However, there are also high levels of home working (three times the level of urban […]
UK researchers release draft sequence coverage of wheat genome
A team of UK researchers, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), has publicly released the first sequence coverage of the wheat genome. The release is a step towards a fully annotated genome and makes a significant contribution to efforts to support global food security and to increase the competitiveness of UK […]
Mysterious survival skills of plants after dark investigated
New study could optimise crop production in the future… Aberdeen scientists are investigating how plants instinctively conserve enough energy to stay alive during the night. It is hoped their research could pave the way for improved methods to optimise the production of crops in the future. During daylight hours plants build up starch from the […]
Pioneer Hi-Bred Breaks Ground on $6 Million Parent Seed Maize Production Plant in Parndorf, Austria
Expansion Brings First Parent Seed Facility to Austria; Strengthens Pioneer Delivery of High-Quality Commercial Seed to Customers. Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, broke ground today on a $6 million maize parent seed production facility in Parndorf, Austria. Locating this parent seed production on the same site where Pioneer commercial seed has been produced for nearly […]
South West company field&flower get into the festival spirit at the 2010 V Festival Virgin Media Louder Lounge
South West company field&flower served up a sumptuous evening menu to the stars at last weekends V Festival Virgin Media Louder Lounge in a special pop-up field&flower restaurant. field&flower served a number of celebrities throughout the weekend including Dizzee Rascal, Diana Vickers, Denise Van Outen, Coleen Rooney and Pixie Lott. field&flower farm superior grass-fed Hereford […]
Opening Doors in New Zealand and Argentina
Businesses in the UKs agri-technology sector have a rare opportunity to get free, expert advice on expanding their operations into New Zealand and Argentina. One-to-one meetings with specialist trade development officers from New Zealand and Argentina are being hosted on the 6th and 9th September, by the International Agri-Technology Centre (IATC), based at Stoneleigh Park […]
Rural Affairs Committee metting in Langholm
Where should the balance lie between promoting animal welfare, controlling pests and supporting Scotlands field sports industry? This and other questions will be considered when the Scottish Parliaments Rural Affairs and Environment Committee meets in Langholm for the first time next month. Members of the public are welcome to attend and to have their say […]
