Environment
New study shows 'creepy crawlies' benefit crops
A new study published today (Wednesday, February 28) in the Journal of Applied Ecology has shown that bugs such as,...
crops
Arable
Study: Companion plants can reduce pest damage in OSR
The presence of cereal volunteers or companion plants with oilseed rape (OSR) could lead to a marked reduction in damage...
Agri-Business
Defra announces project to prevent crop loss from rot
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a research programme aimed at preventing crop loss from...
N.Ireland
New chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops announced
A new chemistry to control fungal diseases in crops has just been announced. The joint breakthrough, by Syngenta Crop Protection...
Arable
Nottinghamshire farm suffers 'thousands of pounds of damage' to crops from quads
Nottinghamshire Police has appealed for information regarding the damaging of crops from quad bikes on a farm in North Nottinghamshire....
Arable
Tillage: The importance of crop establishment
The importance of crop establishment cannot be stressed enough. It is the most critical period within all tillage life-cycles, as...
Arable
Mankind will require additional crop land equal to Brazil’s by 2030
A new report is indicating that additional crop land, equivalent to that already farmed in Brazil, will be required over...
N.Ireland
Opinion: Growing crops is a world of opportunity for Irish farmers
In my opinion, the recent AgriCare tillage conference helped to reset the ‘optimism’ button for farmers committed to growing crops...
Machinery
Choice of seed placement with Pottinger Terradisc
Cover crops are becoming an important part of the cropping cycle and Pottinger is further catering for their timely sowing...
Arable
Independent review of combinable crops assurance to take place
An independent review of assurance in the combinable crops supply chain in the UK is to take place over the...
Agri-Business
FAO: Loss of crops and livestock in last 30 years worth $3.8 trillion
The estimated loss of crops and livestock in the last 30 years is said to be worth $3.8 trillion according...
Other
Tomtech supplies greenhouse motors for veterans to grow crops
Commercial greenhouse supplier Tomtech has supplied and installed new ventilation motors in greenhouses at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for veterans...
Agri-Business
Using satellite data to enhance global food security
Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food...
N.Ireland
US maize and soyabean output projections increased
The return of cooler, wetter weather conditions has brought the prospect of improved maize and soyabean crop conditions in the...
Agri-Business
Nestlé invests in regenerative agriculture in US wheat farms
Nestlé is investing in regenerative agriculture practices in its wheat supply chains in the US. The company is helping wheat farmers...
N.Ireland
Code of practice developed for crop robots
A code of practice designed to support the safer use of tools which can help farmers operate more sustainably, address...
N.Ireland
AHDB: Crop update – 85% of winter wheat in ‘good’ condition
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that 85% of Great Britain’s winter wheat crop was in good/excellent...
Arable
Aberystwyth University receives £9.8m funding boost for crops
Aberystwyth University has received a £9.8 million funding boost for its Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) for...
