NIAB - National Institute of Agricultural Botany

The need for innovation in plant breeding and agronomy has never been greater. With a growing global population agricultural science and technology has a vital role to play in boosting productivity, conserving resources and coping with climate change. A unique national resource, NIAB is well placed to contribute solutions to these challenges. Learn more about NIAB

@NIABTAG: NIAB's Dr Sarah Holdgate, Amelia Hubbard & Laura Pritchard at today’s annual UKCPVS event @HGCA_tweet http://t.co/d1WaR6gedk
@NIABTAG: RT @HGCA_tweet Increasingly diverse cereal rust populations need close monitoring, says UKCPVS http://t.co/9mNmUUnEU2 http://t.co/Uw3HaIzXt6
@NIABTAG: Orson's Oracle: Will glyphosate use be restricted? http://t.co/XgFhv4z1Tt http://t.co/KEwjBpkIdV
@NIABTAG: NIAB secures BBSRC funding for project to support smallholder community farms in Kenya http://t.co/VV6FWIIbHp http://t.co/nv9YigLOJ3

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National Agronomy Centre

The NAC initiative is our commitment to communication of openly funded agronomic research to the Industry.
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Farming Futures

Farming Futures can help you prepare for the impacts of climate change and the opportunities for your business.
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NIAB LabTest

Expert scientific and analytical services for farmers and industry.
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NIAB TAG Network

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The largest, and longest-running, independent variety and agronomy dataset and trials programme in the UK
Exclusive NIAB TAG Publications
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Timely access to trial results and R&D through our exclusive events programme

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Innovation Farm

Promoting the power of plant genetic innovation, by providing a living, year-round showcase of new crop technology. Visit website...

Future Events

NIAB TAG is holding a number of events at its locations around the UK in 2015.
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ARTIS – Training

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Orson's Oracle

Jim Orson

Will glyphosate use be restricted?
04/03/2015 by Jim Orson

" I remember clearly where I was when I first heard of glyphosate. It was on a farm in NE Essex which was hosting a development trial measuring glyphosate’s ability to control common couch. The farmer clearly considered it miraculous and indeed it has been key in increasing t... "