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19/08/19 - Plant body clocks, 91热爆 Focus on Farming and is farming going Back to the Future?

New research is showing that plants react differently to agri-chemicals at different times of the day.

New research is showing that plants react differently to agri-chemicals at different times of the day. In the lab, experiments have found that a plant's sensitivity to glyphosate varies meaning less herbicide could be needed at certain times of the day. We hear from one of the scientists involved.

This week, 91热爆 News will be focusing on farming - covering different aspects of the industry every day. We find out what it's all about.

And is farming going Back to the Future? We're looking at how farming businesses are being made more resilient for the future by learning from the past. From growing ancient crops to going back to a mixed system - many farmers are finding their forebears knew a few tricks that work today.

Presented by Sybil Ruscoe
Produced by Heather Simons

12 minutes

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  • Mon 19 Aug 2019 05:45

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