Devon’s fruit-growing history book published
A new book which records Devon’s fruit-growing history and heritage apple varieties - many of which are under threat - ...
Month: December 2018
Scientists develop world-first cold storage road/rail container
University of Birmingham experts have worked with one of the world’s biggest railway rolling stock companies to develop the first-ever ...
“A good job, well done” – ProVaR elects to cease variety royalty management at end of 2019
ProVaR, the UK’s not-for-profit ornamental plant variety management organisation, has decided to call it a day at the end of ...
Mounting concern for carrot growers on emergency approval for neonicotinoids
There is mounting concern among UK carrot growers that the Government is dragging its feet over granting emergency authorisation for ...
Calling students of commercial and production horticulture
Students studying any aspect of commercial or production horticulture can get their hands on £1,500 to help with their education. ...
Metaldehyde ban a big blow to British farmers and growers
The banning of metaldehyde is hugely disappointing and will have a major impact on British farmers and growers, the NFU ...
Time for growers to take a closer look at their soils
The AHDB GREATsoils programme has been signposted as a vital resource and tool for growers as part of two new ...
