Advancing sorghum science: A drought-resilient crop for agriculture's future
In a series of three recent studies, a team led by CSIC researcher at CRAG Ana I. Caño-Delgado has made significant progress ...
'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces soil nitrate losses, maintains crop yields
A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving ...
For nutritional gains, opt for chickpeas over cereal grains, researchers say
Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from ...
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Tillage: Crop management update on winter cereals
Teagasc is confirming that winter cereals are well established this season thanks to earlier sowing and good growth up to ...
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Rising CO2 levels: Impacts on crop nutrition and global food supplies
A new study published in Engineering uncovers the dual-faced effects of elevated CO2 on food security. It shows that while ...
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Seed treatment approved to tackle crown rot in cereal crops
A new seed treatment that promises to reduce the incidence of the yield-robbing disease crown rot in wheat and barley could ...
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What is the best nitrogen programme for winter barley crops?
Weed control has been applied to most winter barley crops by this stage. However, some will need a follow up with a ‘tidy-up’ ...
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For nutritional gains, opt for chickpeas over cereal grains
Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from ...
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Study: 'Sustainable intensification' on the farm reduces soil nitrate losses, maintains crop yields
A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving corn, cereal rye, soybean and winter wheat, found that the three-year ...