State of the Industry - Potatoes
Following a year when prices lagged behind costs, Gavin McEwan assesses prospects for 2012.
Breadcrumbs
Edibles Production
Latest news, in-depth reporting and discussion of the fruit, vegetable and salad crop sector.
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Edibles Production In Depth
Growing business - careers in garden retail and production horticulture
11 May 2012The buoyant production horticulture and retail sectors offer a wealth of opportunities for keen individuals, Graham Clarke explains.
Grower profile - Lincolnshire Herbs MD and herb innovator, Patrick Bastow
11 May 2012Despite the downturn, award-winning Lincolnshire Herbs is pushing ahead with expansion plans and new varieties, Jack Shamash finds.
Cider production - An apple phenomenon
04 May 2012With cider production enjoying considerable success, Geoff Dixon looks at yields, the best cultivars and issues facing the sector.
State of the Industry
John Adlam's Notes From The Nursery
A weekly roundup of jobs to do and what to watch out for to ensure your crops are protected.
Latest Edibles Production News
- Heroic plant hunters did us proud Roy Lancaster tells Chelsea
- "Just one more" fruit or veg, urges heart charity
- Decision due on Scottish colleges merger
- Slow response to levy ballot
- Plant hunt stories revealed
- James Wong seed range launched
- Grodan video explains sustainability
- Agrovista opens Kent depot
- Stockbridge chief flags LEDs' sustainable crop potential
- BlightCast online weather tool provides five-day blight alert
- Microbes' soil role explored in show display
- Fruit fly triggers Auckland checks
Market Prices
Supermarket retail prices
Big changers week on week as of 16 April 2012
| Celery, hearts, pp2 |
155 |
Co-op |
| Cabbage, Savoy, each |
50 |
Asda |
| Onions, kg |
90 |
Tesco |
| Raspberries, 150g |
287 |
M&S |
Retail prices from the major supermarkets are collected by Market Intelligence Services and updated every Tuesday.
Wholesale prices
Average most usual as of W/E 20 April 2012.
| Beetroot (topped) |
31.02 |
|
| Bulb onions, Yellow (p/25g) |
480 | |
| Lettuce, Butterhead (p/dozen) |
374 |
|
| Watercress, all varieties (p/box) |
1240.00 |
*National average wholesale and median prices charged in England.
The data in this column is supplied by Defra. www.defra.gov.uk
Technical
Edibles fertilisers - Specialist formulas
27 April 2012Fertiliser manufacturers are targeting particular market sectors with formulations to improve crop quality and yield, Jack Shamash reports.
Efficient irrigation - Measured success
16 March 2012Research into efficient irrigation is producing hi-tech solutions that may help growers to cope with water restrictions, Claire Shaddick reports.
Protected crops - LEDs in UK horticulture
24 February 2012LEDs are showing promise in Europe but work is needed in the UK to fill the data gap on their use in horticulture, Hannah Jordan reports.
Polytunnels - tougher tunnels
24 February 2012With polytunnel use becoming standard, advances are focusing on sturdier designs to cope with a longer growing season, Brian Lovelidge reports.
Pest & Disease Factsheets
Pest & Disease Factsheet - Caterpillars
The biting mouthparts of this large group of pests mean that all parts of the plant are at risk of attack.
Latest Research Summaries
- Science Into Practice - Mushroom casings
- Science Into Practice - Two-spotted spider mites
- Science Into Practice - Lower reliance on pesticides
- Research Matters - Grafting plants for disease resistance
- Science Into Practice - Mapping tomato root zone micro-organisms
- Research Matters - Chlorophyll and nitrogen status
- Science Into Practice - Fighting Botrytis in glasshouse tomato crops
- Research Matters - Flowering in blackcurrants
NIAB Crop Trials
NIAB Sweetcorn trials - Cobs in the spotlight
30 September 2011As the search for new early sweetcorn varieties continues, Sue Jupe reports on the latest demonstration.
NIAB Onion Trials - Sowing success
23 September 2011Dry conditions affected maturation but results remain productive in this year's seed-sown onion variety trials, Claire Shaddick finds.
NIAB Courgette Trials - Ripe for success
09 September 2011The four big seed houses are delivering improvements in quality and disease resistance while keeping yields high, Richard Crowhurst finds.
Crop Trials - Onions
29 July 2011How has the unusually dry spring impacted set yield and quality? Sue Jupe went to Suffolk to find out.
Additional Information
Latest jobs Jobs web feed
- Head Gardener/Manager Worthing Borough Council Competitive, Worthing
- Plant Supervisor/Manager Horticruitment £20K+, Leicester
- Goods In/Warehouse Manager MorePeople £18000 per annum, Cheshire
- RELIEF GARDENER, LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TEAM Joseph Rowntree Foundation Rate of pay: £9.60 per hour (£19,470 pa), York, North Yorkshire and Hartlepool
- GARDENER (GRADE 3), LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TEAM Joseph Rowntree Foundation Rate of pay: £9.60 per hour (£19,470 pa), York, North Yorkshire and Hartlepool
Latest Tenders
Contract for the Supply of Horticultural Machinery & Equipment
Sunderland City Council
CONTRACTS FOR THE SUPPLY OF PARKS
MAINTENANCE AND TREES MAINTENANCE
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In This Issue
NEWS: Garden centre sales start to pick up after relentless poor weather
GROWER: Packaging update
INTERVIEW: Robin Wallis on the Hortus Loci launch
PEST & DISEASE FACTSHEET: Moles
KIT TESTS: Handheld tools
