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

An open autumn followed by a very mild winter so far, has meant crops have barely stopped growing this season. And while this has worked wonders for establishment, crops could be heading into a perfect storm for disease.

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

Defra has today approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of the seed treatment, Cruiser SB (thiamethoxam) on the 2022 sugar beet crop in England only, due to the risk from virus yellows.

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

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

Spring oat screenings and hulling losses can be influenced by a number of factors, from weather to genetics, but there are a number of agronomic elements that can improve grain quality.

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

BASIS has launched a new national database ofspecialistadvisers qualified to provide environmental adviceto farmers, to ensuretheyreceive quality assured up-to-date advice from trained individuals.

With tight stocks and prices for glyphosate high, Alice Dyer takes a look at how to manage cover crops this season, which have been left lush after the mild autumn.