Water

30 June 2022

How to keep your water supply resilient during extreme weather

18 November 2021

This factsheet describes how water application rates and uniformity can be measured and improved for overhead irrigation systems for hardy nursery stock.

4 October 2022

This Grower issues includes information on peat free growing media, the rise of the health conscious consumer and scouting robots

11 November 2022

Remembering a few key points about how your water-powered dilutor works will help troubleshoot any problems and minimise the likelihood of damage or misfunction

11 November 2022

Proportional dilutors are essential items of nursery equipment permitting the delivery of soluble fertilisers, entomopathogenic nematodes, plant protection products and other liquid concentrates

11 November 2022

Calibrating your water-powered dilutor regularly is essential. It should be done at least once a year, and preferably every six months.

27 September 2022

This factsheet outlines a simple method for measuring infiltration in the field. It also explains how adding organic matter to soil can improve soil structure and water infiltration.

18 November 2021

This factsheet provides practical recommendations for the efficient irrigation of container-grown hardy nursery stock in order to optimise water use and maintain plant quality in peat-based, peat-reduced and peat-free growing media and to minimise the risk of potential nutrient leaching from crops.

6 July 2022

With the UK in a state of uncertainty over its direction in the coming years, we speak to Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, George Eustice, to get the low-down on the Government’s plans for a fitter future

14 November 2019

14 November 2019

14 November 2019