February 2017 - The Vegetable Farmer

Making the most of finite resources

Over the last few years, issues around sustainability have been high on the agenda. Whether in terms of energy use, both from a cost and a climate change perspective, the avoidance of waste and the protection of the environment have all become much more important considerations when making any management decision. However, while access to...

Feb 28, 2017

Improving potato quality and yield with microbial inputs

A potentially important part of the professional grower’s plant production programme is the use of beneficial microbes and microbial biostimulants, which are likely to become increasingly employed within field grown vegetables, as farmers look for alternative ways to boost yields and quality with a more limited ‘toolbox’. According to Lallemand Plant Care (LPC), one microbial...

Feb 28, 2017