Agri-Business
Fruitful result for British farmers as berry exports reach £22.1 million
12 international markets opened their doors to British produce in 2018, with exports of soft fruits reaching £22.1 million. New...
Horticulture
Agri-Business
British blackcurrant harvest beats climate change predictions
An investment in climate-resilient blackcurrant varieties, as well as new growing techniques, is set to produce a good harvest this...
Arable
New strawberry disease control programme could halve costs
A new strategy developed by AHDB to manage powdery mildew in strawberry crops could reduce inputs and costs by 50%...
Agri-Business
New centre to increase the sustainability and productivity of tree fruit
A Kent plum demonstration centre will now receive funding from AHDB to demonstrate ‘best practice’ and increase the use of...
Agri-Business
UK’s first 2 SmartHort Centres selected to address labour challenges
AHDB has named the two English horticulture businesses which will become the UK’s first Strategic SmartHort Centres. Lincolnshire based propagators, Volmary...
Arable
Mushroom grower group formed to future-proof the industry
A new mushroom grower group, aiming to solve future industry challenges has been formed by delegates at the 2019 AHDB...
Arable
Growing champions in the next generation of fruit-pickers
A new induction video for fruit-pickers aims to help growers across the UK reduce labour costs and improve safety practices....
Arable
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...
Arable
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...
Arable
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...
Arable
Energy-saving horticulture programme to be extended to soft fruit sector
An established energy and cost-saving advice programme is set to extend to the UK soft fruit industry. FEC Energy and...
Arable
Batters: Workforce uncertainty is crippling horticultural businesses
NFU president Minette Batters has reiterated the importance of access to a competent and flexible workforce for the horticultural sector,...
Arable
Latest research on pest and disease control in soft fruit to be revealed
The latest results of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) funded research on soft fruit, particularly looking at pest...
Arable
Summer drought spurs efforts to reduce horticultural peat use
Industry research and innovation on alternatives to using peat in commercial horticulture will be showcased at a series of Agriculture...
Agri-Business
Scottish Secretary welcomes migrant workers pilot - despite it only covering an 8th of the shortfall
A two-year pilot to allow non-EU migrant workers to work on farms, then return after six months, has been welcomed...
Agri-Business
First fruit-picking robots could be ready in 5 months
Robotics experts at the University of Essex design fruit-picking robots in an attempt to tackle a loss in seasonal migrant...
Arable
New panel members sought to support AHDB Horticulture
Horticultural growers are being sought to join the specialist advisory crop panels that support and shape the decisions made by...
Arable
New conference to drive technology advancements in horticulture
Leading developers and influencers in agri-tech are being invited to exhibit at SmartHort 2019, a new conference designed to connect...
