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SAC And 'New Approaches To Potato Protection'
Published: 15 Jul 2010
SAC is a member of a research consortium awarded a share of a £25m package to find ways of helping farmers and growers cope with recent changes to EU pesticide rules which banned some key crop protection products. The project involving SAC will investigate ways of controlling soil-borne pests of potatoes.
Genotyping Technologies On Show At Scottish Cereals Event - High Science And Practical Tips At “Crops In Practice”
Published: 07 Jul 2010
This year’s Cereals in Practice (CiP) event, hosted by SCRI, offered a unique opportunity to view current cereals research including new advances in commercial barley breeding powered by technology originally used in human genome studies.
Balance Of Sunshine And Rain Now Critical To Crop Success – East Lothian Farm Open Evening
Published: 22 Jun 2010
“Overall the potential of the 2010 cereal crop is good, but yields will depend on how much rain and sunshine we have between now and the end of the month.”
Ramularia Guide Launched At Cereals Event
Published: 11 Jun 2010
SAC and BASF launched a 62-page Ramularia and Leaf Spot guide at the Cereals Event on the 9th June 2010.
SAC Strengthens Its Presence In England - New Member On The Potato Team
Published: 10 Feb 2010
SAC has strengthened its team providing specialist advice for UK potato growers. Australian agronomist Andrew Powell will be working from SAC’s new office in York where he will support John Sarup who has already done much to build on SAC’s reputation amongst potato producers in the north of England.
Maize – A Season Past, A Season To Come – SAC Open Day At Crichton
Published: 28 Jan 2010
The past and future for maize will come under the spotlight on when SAC hosts an open day at Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries on Wednesday, 3rd February. Organised in conjunction with machinery manufacturer Samco and seed breeders Grainseed and Limagrain, the event is aimed at the practical farmer. It is sponsored by Aspatria Farmers, Limagrain and Grainseed.