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This week, the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) awarded Professor Roger Sylvester-Bradley, Head of Crop Performance at ADAS, with the RASE 2025 Science and Technology Award, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to agricultural science. For over four decades, Roger has been at the forefront of agricultural science, shaping the way we understand and manage crop performance. ...
Farming can often include high-risk, low-profit margins and lots of debt. Researchers are experimenting with high-throughput automated plant phenotyping, a technology that reduces risks and increases the profits of farming. Part of that technology is ToughSonic® ultrasonic distance sensors from ...
The thought of an Environment Agency (EA) inspection causes stress for many farmers. With broad inspection areas and various regulations to consider, it can be difficult to prepare. To help alleviate some of the uncertainty, we explore the eight most common reasons for inspection failures and things farmers should consider. According to the AIC, the Environment Agency ...
As combines roll and the growing season draws to a close, now is the ideal time for farmers to step back and assess whether their crop nutrition strategies worked or didn’t. In a recent NUTRI-CHECK NET webinar, ADAS crop physiologists Dr Sarah Kendall and Dr Tamara Fitters shared how grain analysis and post-harvest reviews can play a pivotal role in refining nutrient strategies for future ...
As National Dairy Month wraps up, the American Biogas Council (ABC) today released new data highlighting the rapid growth in methane capture through the use of biogas systems at U.S. dairy farms. Biogas systems trap the methane that is produced naturally when dairy manure breaks down, allowing this gas to be used for fuel. This renewable fuel is then used to power and heat homes, fuel vehicles, ...
Nigeria is one of the best locations for establishing a garri processing plant due to its abundant raw materials, supportive government policies, and strong market demand. In this article, we will explore the key factors that make Nigeria an ideal choice for garri production. 1. Nigeria’s Massive Cassava Production Nigeria is the world’s largest cassava producer, with an annual output ...
These robust valves, renowned for their precision flow control and durability, are destined for a local fertiliser plant, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the regional manufacturing community. ...
Agriculture in Sri Lanka is undergoing a transformative journey amidst numerous challenges, including the impacts of COVID-19, a controversial fertilizer ban, the struggles faced by smallholder farmers and increasing climate extremes such as floods and droughts. In response to these pressing issues, Sri Lanka’s Department of Agrarian Development (DAD), in collaboration with the ...
Whether you are seeking to improve crop yields, reduce your farm’s environmental impact, or improve overall crop quality, the YEN will help you: Measure your current farm performance on up to 60 factors, including seed rate, soil health, and fertiliser timings. Benchmark your results anonymously against other growers to highlight inefficiencies and crop growth ...
INTECSA-INCRO Awarded with a LSTK Project for construction of the largest Granulated Fertilizers production complex in the world (3 MM Ton DAP-NPK/year) for Ma’aden. INCRO.SA, engineering company and licensor belonging 50% to Contractor Intecsa Industrial, got through INTECSA one of its largest Licence, Technology and proprietary equipment Contracts. Intecsa Industrial working hand to ...
In the broad acre and grazing crop sector, the main source of emissions is manufactured nitrogen fertilisers. These have a dual impact due to embedded emissions from manufacture and nitrous oxide emissions from applications. Action has already halved embedded emissions since the turn of the century. Biogenic fertilisers, where nitrogen is made more available to ...
Lambing is perhaps one of the most anticipated times for any beginner and veteran sheep producer. After carefully making mating decisions, breeding the ewes and waiting through gestation, healthy newborn lambs hit the ground. Lambing is definitely a time of excitement! At BioZyme®, the makers of DuraFerm®, we specialize in vitamin and mineral supplements to strengthen your stock by ...
What Sets Biostimulants Apart from Fertilisers? Unlike traditional fertilisers that primarily add nutrients to the soil, biostimulants work directly on the plant’s metabolic processes. ...
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), in partnership with the World Vegetable Center and Sri Lanka’s Department of Agriculture is promoting safe and sustainable vegetable cultivation in Sri Lanka through a package of good agronomic practices using farmer participatory trials. IWMI’s research under the CGIAR Initiative on Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy ...
If you thought that insect production was a thing of the future, think again. Recently Dr. Ir. Karin Jansen, Presales Consultant at Bestmix Software. visited Protix, a highly innovative company that is the world leader in producing black soldier flies with almost 200 employees. Protix produces sustainable insect proteins and other ingredients by growing insects on food waste. Situated in ...
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Protein is the building block of life. And while all species of all ages require protein, cows, in particular, have unique protein needs. During their last trimester, and especially during lactation, their protein requirements increase dramatically. This is because not only are they eating to fuel themselves, but they’re eating to fuel their calves, too. And as all livestock owners know, ...
In the dynamic landscape of agriculture and food production, resilience isn’t just a buzzword – it is essential for survival and success. Businesses across the globe face many challenges, from fluctuating market conditions to unpredictable weather patterns. At Clarke Energy, we can offer cutting-edge solutions: microgrids that support not only environmental stewardship, but also ...
Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture is excited to unveil a powerful new connection between ChrysaLabs’ innovative soil insights solution with our Farm At Hand platform. This connection allows farmers to receive real-time soil sampling results directly into their Farm At Hand accounts, providing them with precise, actionable insights within minutes of ...
As one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world, wine has certainly enjoyed a rich and illustrious history over the centuries, with its origins dating back thousands of years to 6000 BCE and Mesopotamia (now Iraq and Iran), where the very first vineyards were established and the very first wines produced. Since then, global wine consumption has gone from strength to strength, with an ...
A separate control treatment will receive nutrition in line with RB209 field assessment recommendations and a second control treatment will be left untreated. Other than fertiliser and biostimulant choice and timings, all other crop applications will remain exactly the same for each entry. Abbie Marshall, ADAS Crop Research Consultant and organiser of the ADAS Nutrition ...