Sustainability innovators are being invited to apply for The LEAF Caroline Drummond Scholarship for Innovation in Sustainability The Scholarship, now in its inaugural year, was set up to honour the late Caroline Drummond MBE, who led LEAF from its inception in 1991, until her death in 2022 at the age…
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Cereal growers will need to use the best tools available to them to offset the threat of septoria this year, Corteva Agriscience has advised After the warmest February on record for England and Wales, followed by a very wet March, early indications in the field are pointing towards a high…
The agricultural sector requires profound transformation to meet the challenges posed by water scarcity, rising prices and the need to be more competitiveData integration, which spearheads digital transformation, enables irrigation associations to deploy new technological solutions that harness data to usher in greater sustainability, say Idrica’s experts Integrated water cycle…
The AgriSynth project represents an innovative approach within the agricultural sector Using synthetic images for machine learning to change how agricultural AI solutions are developed- focusing on the generation of high-quality, synthetic image datasets that are specifically tailored for training AI models in various agricultural applications, mainly blackgrass in wheat.…
Fieldwork Robotics Ltd. (“Fieldwork”), developers of selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots has announced it has been awarded a £600k government grant by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Innovate UK The BerryAI Project will support the development of Fieldwork’s technology, bringing AI-powered vision and advanced…
Results prompt growing concern for future of oilseed rape yields The fungal species that cause Phoma leaf spot and stem canker in oilseed rape are showing decreased sensitivity to some chemical controls, sparking concerns for growers in Western Europe, according to a new study. The diseases damage brassicas and are…
The agricultural technology specialists Krone and Lemken are significantly expanding the range of applications for their autonomous process unit by utilising the front attachment space With their joint “Combined Powers” project, Krone and Lemken are endeavouring to advance and bring into focus not only the development of autonomous process units,…
AminoA MIXAA combines universal compatibility with all agrochemical tank mixes, while providing crops with essential nutrients and amino acids The company claims that a ground-breaking new bio-stimulant, featuring a unique blend of essential nutrients, amino acids and Fulvic acid, is unlocking access to optimised plant health and productivity, without compromising…
Renowned agricultural consultant, Charlie Ireland, and agri YouTuber “Olly Blogs” Harrison will be among the star attractions as the Arable Event returns bigger and better for its 10th anniversary celebration The 2024 event will showcase everything that is new and trending in the world of crop and cereal farming. It…
Wharram and Kay has fitted the latest generation ‘2-in-1’ Michelin EvoBib tyres to its new frontline Fendt tractor The crop farming operation has used the EvoBib for several years, reporting reduced soil compaction and improved crop emergence. York-based Wharram and Kay has converted its new Fendt 728 tractor onto the…