Crops

New legislation in England to cut red tape for gene edited crop researchhas come into force.

With a focus on agroecological food production, this years Oxford Real Farming Conference discussed the latest research on low input crop management.

With a focus on agroecological food production, this year’s Oxford Real Farming Conference discussed the latest research on low input crop management.

The UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) has released its annual update on the varietal resistance of young winter wheat plants to yellow rust.

Oilseed rape crops are well set for winter, according to the findings of a recent survey.

UK-US AgTech company Phytoform has landed a $5.7 million (£4.3m) investment led by Eniac Ventures to develop new climate resilient crops. 

A dry spring followed by plenty of rain meant maize drilling was a game of two halves in 2021, with those waiting to drill early maturing varieties largely rewarded with better crops.

The first sclerotinia resistant OSR variety, PT303 has topped the new oilseeds Recommended List with a mean gross output yield of 107 per cent.

While no new malting barleys were added, four new feed varieties came to the winter barley RL.

Additions to the AHDB Recommended List for 2022/23 showcase alternative genetic basis of resistance to septoria, strong all-round disease packages, good grain quality and some flexibility around drilling.