Friday, July 29, 2011

Events at NIAB’s Innovation Farm

Thursday 4 August


Fibre crops: agronomy and end uses

Various fibre crops are being demonstrated at NIAB Innovation Farm in 2011. The workshop will explore the potential for novel uses of crop fibres and how new processing methods are opening up the market for these alternative fibre sources.

Thursday 1 September


Horticulture: breeding for quality and quantity

With a large horticultural field demonstration area at Innovation Farm in 2011, the workshop will focus on how industry advances have contributed to improved quality and quantity in alliums, potatoes and carrots, and the challenges that still face the sector.

Thursday 8 September


Maize diversity: a versatile crop

Focusing on this rapidly expanding UK crop, the maize workshop will demonstrate the crop's versatility, showcasing the wide range of varieties suitable for forage use, biogas production and grain for crimping, with a particular focus on tailoring crop agronomy to fit the end-use.


For further details and registration please visit http://www.innovationfarm.co.uk/.

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