Agronomy

To many people, nothing beats the smell and look of a real tree at Christmas, and in the UK an estimated 5-8 million fresh Christmas trees are sold each year, representing an important source of income for many growers

As autumn crops emerge from some of the best seedbeds seen in recent years, growers will be switching their attention to next season and managing these crops safely through to next harvest with maximum yield

At a state-of-the-art laboratory in Essex, researchers are working to future-proof crop production against climate change

After an early harvest, winter oilseed rape crops have notable variability in drilling dates this season, so we find out how best to manage them

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south-west Scotland

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland

By stimulating plant defence mechanisms, farmers no longer need to wait until T0 to protect their crops from disease, according to specialists

"His experience and knowledge will help Emerald Research to improve and focus while navigating the ever-changing regulatory landscape"

A career in agronomy and business consultancy offers the perfect mix for Oli Pilbeam, as Tim Relf discovers