Organisation: ADAS

Solutions for alternative weed control
The fist in a series of webinars from the OPER8 project, this webinar will focus on electric weeding.
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Regenerative Agriculture – Understanding the opportunities and challenges
It is recognised that there is a need to bring together the scientific evidence supporting the implementation of regenerative agriculture, to help evaluate the potential benefits and challenges for food production, the environment and farm profitability, across different agroclimatic zones and farming systems.
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Lizzie Sagoo
I joined ADAS as a soil scientist 15 years ago. Most of my work has focussed on sustainable soil and nutrient management practices. I’ve been involved in a number of projects investigating manure management strategies to maximise crop nutrient supply and minimise air and water pollution. At the moment I’m researching the sulphur supply from […]
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18th International Ramiran Conference
After two years delay, the International Recycling of Agricultural, Municipal and Industrial Residues in Agriculture Network (RAMIRAN) Conference is due to take place in Cambridge from the 12th to the 14th of September 2023
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Call for abstracts for the 18th International RAMIRAN Conference
Our friends at ADAS have asked us to help spread the word about an upcoming conference and a callout to submit research abstracts. RAMIRAN is a research and expertise network that was set up more than 25 years ago to improve nutrient utilisation and minimise the environmental impact of livestock manure and other organic material used in agricultural systems.
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Call for farmer & land manager participation in soil management practices project
Anna Krzywoszynska invites farmers to participate in a nationwide survey of soil management practices being conducted by ADAS.
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INNO-VEG
ADAS-led project developing innovative methods for carrying out research into field vegetable and potato crops.
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Great Soils: Soil management for horticulture
Good soil management can save you time and money. This leaflet gives you a practical overview of what to do.
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The effects of reduced tillage practices and organic material additions on the carbon content of arable soils
A report summarising results from a review which looks at the extent by which reduced tillage practices and organic material returns could increase the organic carbon content of English and Welsh arable soils.
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Guide to Farmers’ Crop Trials
This useful guide, published by ADAS, describes the processes leading to successful on-farm trialling while avoiding the possible pitfalls.
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Sterile or barren, it doesn’t have to be a problem any more
Dr Sarah Cook invites arable farmers to participate in a new Innovative Farmers field lab investigating the distribution and presence, and potential for herbicide resistance of UK brome species.
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Managing weeds in arable rotations – a guide
A practical guide bringing together research to help you manage weeds through a rotation dominated by autumn-sown crops.
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Rotational benefits of leys – looking to the future
Lizzie Sagoo introduces a new ADAS/ AHDB research project and farmer network dedicated to exploring the longer term benefits of integrating leys into arable systems.
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Beneficials on farmland
A guide to insects that pollinate crops, control pests and help maintain soil fertility, and what you can do to encourage them on your farm.
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Field drainage guide
Improve your farm productivity and environment with field drainage; principles, methods, assessment, maintenance, renewal and installation.
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