New soil test launched for assessing Fusarium Basal Rot risk in onions
Agriculture Horticulture Research and development

New soil test launched for assessing Fusarium Basal Rot risk in onions

A new soil test allows growers to detect the pathogen responsible for causing Fusarium Basal Rot risk in onions.

22 May 2026

New decision support tool launched for making ‘sustainable yet profitable’ land use changes
Agriculture Environment Research and development

New decision support tool launched for making 'sustainable yet profitable' land use changes

ADAS launches a new land use planning tool - LUMEO - to support land owners and managers with making sustainable yet profitable land use decisions.

6 May 2026

ADAS launches free planning tool for making informed crop rotation decisions
Agriculture

ADAS launches free planning tool for making informed crop rotation decisions

Developed as part of the Nitrogen Climate Smart project, the tool helps growers consider the environmental benefits of different rotation choices.

28 April 2026

Unlocking pea and bean potential – lessons learnt about pulse crop performance
Agriculture

Unlocking pea and bean potential - lessons learnt about pulse crop performance

ADAS crop physiologists share what YEN has uncovered about bean and pea yields and how we can learn about our own pulse crop performance in 2026.

9 April 2026

ADAS passes 2026 GCN eDNA proficiency test
Environment Planning and land development

ADAS passes 2026 GCN eDNA proficiency test

We continue to maintain a 100% success rate in correctly identifying blinded samples in the Great Crested Newt Environmental DNA proficiency test.

25 March 2026

Defra confirms changes to agri-environment schemes in 2026
Agriculture

Defra confirms changes to agri-environment schemes in 2026

Significant updates announced, including a streamlined Sustainable Farming Incentive and the final round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.

25 February 2026

ADAS passes HSE ORETO audit
Agriculture

ADAS passes HSE ORETO audit

We passed our External HSE ORETO (Official Recognition of Efficacy Testing facilities or Organisations) audit with flying colours.

19 February 2026

ADAS supports Defra to create new nutrient management tool
Agriculture Soils and water

ADAS supports Defra to create new nutrient management tool

The new online Nutrient Management Planning Tool, will help farmers make smarter, more efficient decisions about fertiliser and organic material use.

5 February 2026

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