Royal Agricultural University
Established in 1845, the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester has a long-standing, global reputation for teaching and research in the agricultural and related land-based sector. Today, the university has a vibrant, forward-thinking, international community. Currently there are more than 1,200 students from over 45 different countries studying at the historic campus, set in 25 acres of magnificent grounds in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The Royal Agricultural University maintains consistently high levels of graduate employability. Over the past five years, 96% of undergraduates have entered employment or further study within six months, with 80% securing professional or managerial roles.
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Future opportunities for precision non-chemical weed management
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Footage recorded at the ORFC 2020 session on 'The future of agroecological weed management.' The RAU's Nicola Cannon delves into the role of technology and the latest innovations for non-chemical weed control, exploring the challenges and trade-offs...
Agricology Discussions @ Groundswell!
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A summary of the discussions to be held in the Agricology Discussion Tent at Groundswell 2019
Mechanical weeding project
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The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been carrying out weeding trials at its Harnhill Manor Farm, near Cirencester, looking at the role of mechanical weeding. The replicated field trials have been designed to demonstrate weed control achieved by 4 different mechanical weeder options: Opico harrow comb weeder, Garford RoboCrop inter row hoe, TRP Rotanet and the Combcut weeder, which we are comparing with no mechanical weeding (control).
Bi-cropping spring field bean (Vicia faba) and wheat (Triticum aestivum)
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RAU research looking at the effects of intercropping beans and wheat in relation to ecosystem services and forage production.
Performance of UK organic spring wheat and contrasting soil tillage: yield and economic impact
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RAU research results revealing insights into effects of different levels of tillage on wheat yields, weeds, and costs.
Contrasting soil tillage effects on UK organic spring wheat
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RAU research providing insights into effects of different levels of tillage on soil density, weeds, and wheat yields.
Investigation of suitable legume species for undersowing in organic spring wheat
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Some insights from the RAU on research carried out looking at the influence of different undersown legumes on wheat growth.
Characterisation of soil quality following conventional & non-inversion tillage
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Interesting research from the RAU exploring the effects of different forms of tillage on soil chemical and biological properties.