Myerscough lecturer presents latest agricultural research on international stage

Experts from across the World were invited to the 'Life for Agriculture, Agriculture for Life' event, held in the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania.

This international conference gathers researchers and professionals from the agriculture field, which allows them to share their research results, innovative ideas and practical experience related to agriculture, life and the environment.

Participants had the opportunity to interact with experts from all around the world, and thus become part of a unique scientific community.

This included Myerscough’s lecturer in agriculture, Dr. Hamad Saeed.

Dr. Saeed presented his research on the use of biostimulants to manage the cabbage stem flea beetle in oilseed rape, a key pest affecting Brassica crops in the UK and across Europe.

His work sparked significant interest from delegates representing a wide range of countries, highlighting the growing global relevance of sustainable pest management solutions. Dr Saeed's work has been published in the university journal.

With several years of dedicated research in the field, Dr. Saeed is aiming to establish a Biostimulants Research Group here at University Centre Myerscough, positioning the university centre at the forefront of environmentally friendly agricultural innovation.

His work promotes sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing crop resilience and productivity while reducing reliance on fertilisers and pesticides, sparking interest from the symposium’s attendees.

Dr Saeed said: ‘’I’m currently working on an ongoing research project investigating the potential and prospects of biostimulants in agriculture.

‘’Started last year, this long-term project seeks to pinpoint a niche within the biostimulants sector and uncover collaboration opportunities or secure commercial trial.

‘’Looking ahead, we plan to conduct further screening trials to refine our focus and develop specific biostimulant types and a research group here at Myerscough, and preliminary findings will be shared as opportunities arise.”

There are excellent laboratory, glasshouse and farm facilities, based at Myerscough’s main centre at Bilsborrow, near Preston.

Myerscough offers a commercial trials service for insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, biopesticides, growth regulators, shelf life, crop safety, and fertilisers under field, semi-field, glasshouse, and laboratory conditions on a range of agricultural and horticultural crops with a report upon completion.

Myerscough is always open to discuss any research requirements for any of the above studies and or for any collaborative research opportunities.