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Researchers have revealed for the first time how a mechanism that controls root development in plants enables them to cope better with environmental stress conditions.

After taking over Hope 51AVÊÓƵin 2000, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is using the land as a testbed to demonstrate how farmers can transition to more nature-friendly practices while remaining commercially profitable.

If heavy rainfall and challenging ground conditions prevent T0 fungicide applications, industry experts advise growers to increase T1 application ratesÌý

Arable farmers are being encouraged to make early foliar phosphate applications to give crops a much-needed development boost this spring.Ìý

A new citizen science campaign has been launched in the UK by The Country Trust to help develop a hands-on understanding and appreciation of soil.

Trials by ADAS show that sulphur-based fungicides can boost and protect new chemistry, is effective against mildew and can be mixed with other products used to combat yellow rust.