Sustainable Crop Management
What we do
- We use the latest developments in physiology, genetics, sensor technology, crop protection, and many other spheres alongside a comprehensive knowledge of the natural environment
- We devise, design, test and monitor solutions at strategic and tactical levels for anyone involved in the food chain - from farmers and growers through to processors, manufacturers, retailers, and distribution companies
- We aim to provide both practical and science-based solutions for businesses that produce and utilise crop and plant derived raw materials to ensure your business develops sustainable practices
Who we are
Find out more information about our people and our work by clicking the links below-
- Arable crop protection – diseases and pests
- Weeds and farming systems, including organic farming
- Crop performance and utilisation
- Renewable energy (under construction)
- Horticulture (under construction)
You can find out more about the how the crops team works and how to contact us from this document.
We provide:
- Expertise in the cropped environment
- Research, consultancy, knowledge transfer
Our scope includes:
- Arable crops
- Horticultural crops
- Energy and non-food crops
Issues include:
- Profitability of crop production
- Impact on environment and biodiversity
- Marketability of foodstuffs and other crop products
Our clients include:
- Government and NGOs
- Levy boards
- Supply industry
- Major producers
- Retailers and processors
- UK and overseas
Sustainable crop management practices produce:
- Improved crop production techniques in wholesome environments
- Quality food and plant products which meet the needs of consumers
- Greater biodiversity and wildlife
- Better alignment of business with policy developments
- Profitable businesses and security of supply
“expertise in the cropped environment”
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...Dormancy testing for grass weeds
Can you help?
We are looking for samples of black-grass, Italian rye-grass, barren brome and meadow brome seed for dormancy testing. If you are interested in becoming involved then contact Dr Sarah Cook at ADAS Boxworth (Tel. 01954 268200) with your name, address and contact details, we will then send you a sampling pack. For more information download the press release.
Herbicide resistance tests for Black-grass, Italian Rye-grass, and Wild oats
- Have you got patches of grass weeds you're unable to kill?
- Do you think your grass weeds are herbicde resistant?
- Get seed tested for guidance on what herbicides to avoid
- Results in time to help select autumn sprays (provided samples arrive by mid August)
Download application form and instructions here
For other weeds contact ADAS SCM
Arable Crop Protection
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