Tag: cereals

The limitations of the proposed reforms and impacts on producers

Presentation at 7th Organic Producers’ Conference: Making producer-led innovation a reality

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Prohibited product contamination of organic produce (with reference to the cereal sector) – A certifiers perspective

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Initial responses to the Defra Consultation on Defra’s Proposed Protocols

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Cereal variety and population selection

Cereal breeding over the last half century has resulted in significant improvements in overall production. This review describes variety characteristics suitable for organic conditions, approaches to cereal breeding for organic systems, and finally the scope for the future.

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Combinable protein crop production

This research topic review summarises research knowledge and observational experience of combinable protein crop production in organic farming systems for the UK. European research on peas, faba beans and lupins is included; considering their role in the rotation, nitrogen fixation, varieties, establishment, weed control, yields, problems experienced and intercropping with cereals.

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