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John Innes Centre

Plots aplenty at research centre thanks to Massey Ferguson

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Plots aplenty at research centre thanks to Massey Ferguson

The 4708M produces 82hp from its three-cylinder, 3.3L AGCO Power engine.

Innovative plant health tool honoured in agri-tech awards

Arable

almost 6 years ago

Innovative plant health tool honoured in agri-tech awards

A 'smart farming' tool developed by a John Innes Centre researcher to help farmers apply fertiliser more efficiently has been recognised in one of the UK's most prestigious agri-tech competitions.

Parasitic wasp discovery offers chemical-free pest control for OSR

Arable

about 6 years ago

Parasitic wasp discovery offers chemical-free pest control for OSR

A species of parasitic wasp discovered by chance could provide farmers with a chemical-free way of controlling a major pest.

It’s official: Plants can tell the time

Arable

over 6 years ago

It's official: Plants can tell the time

Research carried out at the UK’s John Innes Centre has confirmed that plants have a circadian clock, similar to that found in humans.

Surprise findings turn up the temperature on the study of vernalisation

Arable

over 7 years ago

Surprise findings turn up the temperature on the study of vernalisation

New evidence has emerged about the agriculturally important process of vernalisation in a development that could help farmers deal with financially damaging weather fluctuations.

Agri-Business

over 9 years ago

Breakthrough in developing fast-growing broccoli

Scientists in the UK are developing a new line of fast-growing broccoli that goes from seed to harvest in 8-10 weeks.

Breakthrough in developing fast-growing broccoli

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