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Celebrating 75 years of the Crop Centre’s pioneering agriculture research

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:48:00 GMT

The University of Warwick is celebrating 75 years of plant science research at its internationally recognised Crop Centre – the UK’s leading research facility for vegetable growers.

British champagne production overtaking French? How the shifting seasons are playing havoc with our crops and wildlife, according to scientists

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:36:00 GMT

Spring equinox is fast approaching, on 20 March, but the changing seasons are playing havoc with UK wildlife and crops. This comes after England and Wales had their warmest Februarys on record, according to the Met Office.

British-grown beans available for purchase this World Pulse Day

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:31:00 GMT

New varieties of Britain’s favourite pulse are available for purchase this World Pulse Day (10th Feb). These UK Registered beans (URBeans) were created by Professor Eric Holub as part of his work to diversify British cooking using home-grown ingredients.

THE SOUND OF THE UNDERGROUND: What noisy worms tell us about soil health

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:13:00 GMT

Researchers are listening to earthworms to monitor soil health, in what could be a major innovation for maintaining soil health.

University of Warwick signs agreement with agronomy specialist to bring UK beans to market

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:11:00 GMT

The University of Warwick’s research commercialisation wing, Warwick Innovations, has signed a contract with agronomy specialist Agrii to promote the commercial production of UK haricot beans developed by scientists at the University of Warwick.

New centre puts farmer priorities at heart of innovation research

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:32:37 GMT

Warwick joins forces with leading UK universities to focus agricultural research where it can make most difference on the ground

Lotus to establish new Advanced Technology Centre at University of Warwick's Wellesbourne campus

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:18:40 GMT

(Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, UK – 23 July 2020) – Today, Lotus announces a dedicated and specialist advanced technology centre, which will also be home to a new headquarters for the company’s engineering consultancy. Located on the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus, the new facility is established in partnership with WMG at the University of Warwick. WMG is an international leader in successful collaboration between academic research, teaching, training, and industry. The substantial facility consists of offices, workshops and laboratory space with ample space for expansion.

Arctic's Global Seed Vault to receive 1000 types of seeds from Warwick's Vegetable Genebank

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:10:00 GMT

Just under 1000 seed samples from different crop species including kale, carrots and cauliflower are to be deposited at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Arctic Norway on the 25^th February 2020, from the UK Vegetable Genebank (UKVGB) at the University of Warwick Wellesbourne campus.

Seventy years of crop research at Warwick’s Wellesbourne campus celebrated at industry event

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:33:00 GMT

Over 100 scientists, industry experts and employees past and present attended an event held at Warwick Crop Centre to celebrate 70 years of research at the site.

Martin Yardley appointed to role to spearhead the development of the University Of Warwick’s Wellesbourne campus

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:02:07 GMT

Martin Yardley, who currently combines the roles of Executive Director of Place at Coventry City Council and the CEO of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership, is to join the University of Warwick in a senior business development role.