by Simon Fox | Sep 13, 2023 | Emerald Research, News, TRIP
Emerald Research Ltd (ERL), a leading voice in the campaign for a holistic and sustainable approach to crop production, has been awarded another Innovate UK funded research programme following on from the recent Postcova project. In collaboration with a consortium of...
by Simon Fox | Mar 26, 2023 | News, OptiYield
It’s not often that UK farmers follow their European counterparts, but are they likely to go for winter oilseeds and cereals over potatoes for the 2023 harvest? During 2022 season the Europe potato hectarage of 102.5 million tonnes (while still being the second...
by Simon Fox | Apr 3, 2022 | Emerald Research, News, OptiYield
With more than a decade of research and development in soil science, crop nutrition needs and uptake, Emerald Research Ltd (ERL) is putting its knowledge into helping potato and vegetable farmers balance sustainability with the increased yield and profitable crop...
by Simon Fox | Mar 2, 2022 | News, OptiYield
RB209 recommends building soil phosphate banks – does this fit modern farming practice? The importance of phosphorous for plant growth is well-documented and understood; the lack of it at any stage of plant development can leave the plant’s engine room lacking fuel...
by Simon Fox | Mar 8, 2021 | Emerald Research, News, OptiYield, POSTCOVA, Trial Reports
Novel biotechnology increasing sustainable crop production Five months into our Innovate UK POSTCOVA trial and we are working our way through the trial protocols, with our glasshouse trials of Spring Wheat, Cauliflowers and Potatoes underway and the field Winter Wheat...
