Bayer to present latest innovations at National Fruit Show
28th October 2022
The Bayer stand at this year’s National Fruit Show will feature the outcomes of the company’s latest innovative research, including how to maximise the efficiency of biological crop protection products and a new digital residue management program aimed at promoting sustainability.
Tom Heap set to chair key environment debate at fruit show
25th October 2022
The broadcaster and writer will be chairing “an informative and lively discussion” at The National Fruit Show, Kent, in November.
AHDB agrees to transfer funds to new horticulture company
25th October 2022
Following the request of the horticulture industry, the AHDB board has agreed, in principle, to transfer surplus levy funds to Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP).
British cider makers celebrate this year’s Apple Day
21st October 2022
The event highlights the importance of orcharding and cider making, which is a key part of the UK economy.
The 89th National Fruit Show set to be “the largest for a decade”
13th October 2022
The National Fruit Show will feature a vast range of exhibitors from up and down the country and abroad, alongside a series of inspiring talks ‘by growers for growers’. Executive chair Sarah Calcutt provides some information on what’s in store at this year’s event.
NIAB soft fruit technical webinar to explore latest fruit research
12th October 2022
This year’s annual NIAB soft fruit technical webinar will present the latest research into microclimate management, nutrient delivery, yield prediction and pest control, as well as updates on the performance of Malling fruit varieties.
Environment secretary commits to sustainable horticulture growth
11th October 2022
Ranil Jayawardena has today set out plans to boost home grown fruit and vegetable production and drive the growth of high-tech horticulture.
Versatile biostimulant could supercharge fruit growth
3rd October 2022
The biostimulant Carboplex promotes plant development and fruit growth by hastening the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar, resulting in earlier flowering, fruiting and harvest.
Hot and dry summer makes for a challenging blackcurrant harvest
3rd October 2022
As many regions of the UK were hit by record-high temperatures and prolonged drought this summer, British growers’ association, the Blackcurrant Foundation, reported a particularly challenging harvest.
£2m in funding available to innovative food and drink businesses in south east England
29th September 2022
Growing Kent & Medway has announced its second round of collaborative research and development grants worth £2,000,000 aimed at innovative businesses in the horticultural food and drink supply chain.
Beespoke wildflower management workshop offers training for fruit growers
29th September 2022
Fruit growers attending the upcoming workshop at NIAB East Malling in Kent will learn about the benefits of wildflowers in fruit production, how to select appropriate wildflower seed mixes, as well as strip establishment and management.
Strawberry variety Malling Ace thrives in the British summer heat
29th September 2022
Malling Ace strawberry crops delivered exceptional fruit quality and yield this season despite record-high temperatures across Britain in the summer.
