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Disease control crucial in source limited modern wheats

Disease control crucial in source limited modern wheats

The source limited nature of our wheat varieties today means that disease has a bigger impact on yield than it did some years ago. Dr Julie Smith, Principal Research Scientist, ADAS said, “Wheat plants intercept sunshine (solar radiation) and convert that energy to...

Young Aberdeenshire man launches retro coffee van pop-up

Young Aberdeenshire man launches retro coffee van pop-up

Austen Morley is in his early 20s and has opened a pop-up espresso and cocktail bar – Morley’s Coffee - at his home in Forglen, Aberdeenshire. He has received mentoring and marketing support from the Rural Youth Project for the last 18 months. Austen is serving hot...