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Intercropping is a method of planting two or more crops in close proximity to each other, either in alternate rows or in the same row. The goal of intercropping is to maximize the use of available…
ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) is a funding competition designed to support farmer-led, on-farm trials and experiments. Funded by the Department for Environment, Food…
This webinar presents practical, technical insights from Year 1 of the Scotland Bean Variety Trial, with a focus on crop performance under Scottish conditions. Aimed at farmers and agronomists, the…
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ADAS are planning the annual Nutrition Challenge to compare the effect of different spring nutrition programmes on winter feed wheat yield, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) metrics and gross margin. The…
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The IPMNET (Integrated Pest Management Network) initiative aims to improve the practical understanding and application of IPM (for pests, weeds and diseases) for farmers, and inform policy design…
22 January 2026
Crieff Hydro Hotel
SAOS Conference returns to Crieff Hydro on January 22nd 2026.
We’re delighted to announce that in 2026, CropTec will co-locate with LAMMA, to deliver an unmatched experience for arable farmers and industry professionals.
By bringing together these two leading…
PGRO, Thornhaugh, Peterborough
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Understanding what works on farm through Explanations, Evidence, Experimentation and Exchange.
We are developing a community that supports knowledge generation and sharing of 'what works' on-farm,…
Ben Hague (Crop Physiologist)Ben.hague@adas.co.uk
Thomas Wilkinson (Crop Physiologist)Thomas.wilkinson@adas.co.uk
Pete Berry (Crop Physiologist)Pete.berry@adas.co.uk
Key Points:
• New analysis of…
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To build a socially and environmentally resilient and regenerative food system in a net zero landscape, the Sustainable Farm Networks initiative connects diverse demonstration farm networks across…
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The Public Goods Tool (PG Tool) has been in constant use since its creation in 2011 (https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/our-research/research-project-library/public-goods-tool/)
The Problem: In the UK, 6 million hectares are at risk of soil compaction and erosion. This soil degradation increases drought, flooding risk, water pollution, threatens biodiversity and reduces the…
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The Organic Research Centre (ORC) is the UK's leading independent organic research organisation. Changing the future of food and farming.
This guide from the TRUTH Project covers rooting, how to assess rooting systems, and practical guidance on optimising root growth.
Insight for farmers from new UK research on managing slugs in waterlogged fields
From grain store preparation to final dispatch, our guidance will help you minimise loss of premiums, through claims and rejections. It looks at how to identify and manage hazards/risks and details…
This project converts the information we have on PGR applications in the YEN into analysable data, and then explores associations between PGR use and crop yield, height, ears per m2 and other…