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Horticulture on cusp of technological revolution
Fresh produce and ornamental production will look radically different in the future, but technological transformation will only happen if the...
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AHDB's latest recruit to provide support to key potato growing region
AHDB has welcomed a new recruit to work with potato growers in the East of England. David Wilson has taken...
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New support service launched to help farmers considering organic
A new support service has been launched to provide free advice and technical guidance to organic farmers and those considering...
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Latest potato stocks figures down almost a quarter on last year
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board’s (AHDB) latest estimates show potato stock levels held by British growers are 24% down...
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SmartHort automation challenge launches
A competition to match expert engineers from the manufacturing industry with horticulture producers to develop new technology has been announced...
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UK growers urged to be on lookout for new tomato virus
UK growers are being urged to look out for symptoms of a potential new virus that could be devastating to...
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Historic potato conference in store for top European researchers
The latest scientific progress in all fields of post-harvest potato research and development will be presented at a conference in...
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Popular cereal seed varieties in short supply
Growers are being advised to purchase spring cereal seed now as the availability of some of the most popular varieties...
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Volunteer crops main cause of elevated erucic acid levels in OSR
Elevated levels of erucic acid in double-low oilseed rape (OSR) crops are most likely to be the result of contamination...
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New recruits appointed to forage specialist team
Forage crop specialist Field Options has expanded its team with the appointment of two new area managers, Rhys Owen and...
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Herbicide reboot may be needed if spraying with hard water
Growers destroying weed-infested stubbles or old grassland before planting spring crops, including maize, may need to boost the performance of...
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NI Monitor Farm meeting to discuss soil health
Northern Ireland farmers have been invited to learn more about healthy soils at the next AHDB Monitor Farm meeting. Independent...
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Spotting ramularia in barley, subject of new video
How ramularia leaf spot is assessed in Recommended Lists trials is the subject of a new video from AHDB. Developed...
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Improved tool to help predict blackcurrant gall mite emergence
An interactive tool collating weather data from more than 160 UK locations will help blackcurrant growers more accurately apply control...
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Opportunity for growers to host first horticulture strategic centre
AHDB Horticulture is offering three growers an exclusive chance to try out the latest labour maximising techniques and be a...
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Surprise findings turn up the temperature on the study of vernalisation
New evidence has emerged about the agriculturally important process of vernalisation in a development that could help farmers deal with...
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Scottish cereal farmers call for spring barley competition
Scottish cereal growers are working with ADAS on adding a new spring barley category to the national yield competition– the...
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British growers call for certainty of trade in post-Brexit world
British growers at this year’s Fruit Logistica say they are keen to work with European businesses post-Brexit – but they...
