Bayer CropScience Managing Director calls for better regulation at European Liberal Democrat conference in London
Mr Orme was talking at a meeting on Regulation and Competitiveness, within the framework of the ALDE Party Congress alongside a vice-President of the European Commission Olli Rehn, President of the Board of Swedish Industry and Commerce for Better Regulation Jens Hedström, and MEP Phil Bennion, moderated by MEP Alexander Graf Lambsdorff. He presented a […]
HIP takes a ‘HAPI’ coordinating role
The Horticulture Innovation Partnership (the HIP) was formed in 2013 to stimulate innovation in the UK horticulture and potato supply chain and will take the lead in the coordination of HAPI. It will bring academic researchers and industry together to deliver improved yields of better quality fresh produce through more sustainable farming practices. The fresh […]
New group’s research to improve food production
The Agri-Food Technology Research Group aims to develop new technological solutions for all stages of food production including cultivation, harvest, processing and packaging. Agri-food is the largest industry in Lincolnshire and food security is also one of the major challenges identified by the UK Research Councils. Demand for food will grow by 40 per cent […]
BCPC Weed Review looks at the weed challenges over the past 50 years
“Significant arable weed control challenges have faced farmers, scientists and the industry over the past half-century,” explained Mr Harris. “This review has given us the opportunity to reflect on the hurdles encountered and consider the progress made. It also provided a platform for post-graduates to profile their current weed research in the poster session.” Kicking […]
Neonicotinoid restrictions shroud crop future in uncertainty
The NFU believes that the decision to restrict the use of neonicotinoids, which comes into force from Sunday (December 1), is not justified by the available scientific evidence and could have serious consequences for farmers’ ability to grow produce sustainably. Evidence published in the summer shows that since the neonicotinoids were introduced in the UK […]
Farmers urged to embrace technology and research for a brighter future
Opening the conference FUW president Emyr Jones said: “Significant inroads have been made in ‘producing more from less’ but margins remain tight and we farmers must continue to work towards maximising outputs whilst controlling production costs. “Technological advances in agriculture are not the result of adopting a one-tool technique but, instead, represent numerous different types […]
New British potato technology company launch
Due to be launched on stand 412, hall 2, at British Potato 2013, Harrogate, Target Set Technology Ltd is a new joint venture between Standen Engineering Ltd and Target Set Ltd; the new company will be operated by board members from both companies. Bob Sykes, well known for his pioneering role within the potato industry, […]
Why seedlings always grow towards the light
During earlier research the discovery was made that the cells in the seedling stems responded to blue light used in the microscope. The scientists have now discovered how the blue light causes small structures in the cell, the microtubules, to grow perpendicular to their normal growth direction. As a result, the growth direction of seedlings […]
UK warned: Devolved rejection of GM means UK must vote “No” on new maize
GM Freeze pointed out that since both the Scottish and Welsh Governments reject GM crops the overarching UK administration has no mandate to support the application. [1] The group also highlighted expected harms to the environment, some of which have not been properly assessed. Campaigns Director Helena Paul said: “The UK administration in Whitehall consistently […]
