BBRO scientists have advised East Anglia's sugar beet growers how to minimise virus yellows risk in their crops this spring - and outlined experimental ideas which could help them in the future.

Aphids are already hiding on new shoots, leaving sticky honeydew that invites mildew and mould. Learn the simple checks that ...

There are herbs that can transform a home garden into a natural pest shield. A garden filled with such plants provides beauty ...

This was mainly due to us having a warm spring and hot summer with little rain and high temperatures, creating the perfect ...

Garlic is a hardy crop, but still faces its fair share of challenges. To grow healthy, high-yielding garlic, it’s important to pay attention to three areas – pest control, disease management and ...

Diatomaceous earth is a great, organic pest control method. Learn how to use diatomaceous earth to control garden pests like ...

A new study reveals how different synthesis methods can profoundly impact the structure and function of high entropy oxides, a class of materials with applications in everyday electronic devices. A ...

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. According to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing ...

Gardeners are being urged to get rid of a common garden pest which can cause untold chaos in your garden or greenhouse this spring before it's too late.

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La Trobe University researchers have developed a new way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms in a move that could pave the way for future "sustainability ratings" on consumer ...