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Horticulture
8 June 2022
Asparagus growers, worked with Cranfield University to install grassed waterways to reduce runoff from fields. This enabled land that was not formally capable of supporting asparagus to be used. Grassed waterways do not prevent soil erosion across the whole field area they maintain the soil in the field.
13 June 2022
The first ever fresh produce good hygiene practice guide has been launched to support producers of watercress grown in flowing water, with practical advice on how to comply with food hygiene legislation and related requirements.
15 July 2022
The Ornamentals Review summarises the research AHDB are funding on behalf of growers of ornamental crops. Features include: Pest, weed and disease control. Growing media and soils. Crop management: Nutrition, lighting, robotics, energy efficiency and production techniques
13 October 2021
This factsheet provides growers with the results of alstroemerias evaluation trials which took place at The Cut Flower Centre in 2017.
17 February 2022
This factsheet provides information concerning heuchera rust, its probable life cycle, typical plant symptoms and appropriate cultural and chemical control guidelines based on that known for other rust diseases.
23 February 2023
Fruit affected by spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is unmarketable and must be disposed of as waste during and after the harvest operation. Inadequate disposal perpetuates populations of SWD in soft and stone fruit crops. Read about the best practices to follow when disposing of this waste.
23 February 2023
Find out how to dispose of fruit waste that has been treated to kill spotted wing drosophila.
23 February 2023
Find out how to store and treat fruit waste that is affected by spotted wing drosophila.
25 November 2021
This information sheet provides growers with the results of sunflower (Helianthus annuus cultivars) evaluation trials which took place at the Cut Flower Centre, as well as information on propagation, production, pest and disease control and post-harvest care including vase life.
19 January 2023
Find out about available chemical control options for vine weevil in soft fruit
19 January 2023
Learn how to identify vine weevil damage in soft fruit crops and how to manage and control it.
18 January 2023
Learn about the life-cycle of vine weevil and how it damages soft fruit crops