21 March 2024 New sensors to support irrigation strategies Arable, vegetable and fruit producers will now be able to more accurately manage water levels…
31 January 2024 Intelligent weed control system launched for veg market A new, intelligent spraying system for use in onions, leeks and carrots has been launched…
11 January 2024 Multisite mancozeb under threat after HSE review Multisite fungicide mancozeb is expected to be withdrawn after a review by the HSE. Under…
9 January 2024 Rising costs hurting horticulture claim NFU The soaring cost of production has caused leading horticultural companies in the UK to shelve…
11 December 2023 Care needed with herbicides to avoid late drilled crop risks Pre or post-emergence herbicides in late-sown winter crops could lead to crop safety issues if…
28 November 2023 New category and varieties for PGRO lists The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has added 11 new pea and bean varieties…
24 November 2023 Fera launch fresh produce projects Fera Science has launched two industry-led Enigma research projects, connecting tomato growers and vertical farming…
6 November 2023 NFU urges government to act on House of Lords horticulture recommendations As the UK horticulture sector continues to face significant challenges, from soaring production costs to…
20 October 2023 Sustainable wireworm control evolving through Enigma project Although only halfway through its investigation into sustainable wireworm control, the Fera-led R&D project, Enigma…
25 September 2023 New varieties on display at vegetable open days New seed varieties, developments and strategies to tackle increasing challenges for the UK market are…