CEREAL growers with seed left over from last season are being strongly urged to have it tested, at least for germination, before sowing this autumn. Last years bad weather and the greater set-aside ...

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Mr Joe Walsh TD, recently accepted on behalf of the Department a Certificate of Accreditation to ISO 17025 standard granted by the ...

Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

Testing and treating home-saved seed may prove crucial this autumn, as high incidence of fusarium ear blight increases the risk of seedling blight, while a prolonged wet harvest could hit germination ...

As climate change intensifies and chemically treated crops dominate the market, many farmers are turning to sustainable practices like organic farming and seed preservation. A key part of this shift ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Future seed testing needs for seed analysts and researchers are outlined by the author, who has over 25 years of experience in seed testing ...

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The Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish satellite seed testing laboratories in the 36 states of the federation to enhance farmers’ access to quality and certified seeds with a view to ...

SALEM — Seed technologists from across the U.S. are arriving in Salem next week for what the Oregon seed industry hopes will be an annual occurrence: A seed testing workshop. The Mega Cool Season ...

ABUJA – AS Nigerians yearning for food affordability, food production yesterday, received a boost with commission of a seed testing laboratory at the National Agricultural Seed Council, NASC, in Sheda ...