National Fruit Show 2011 - Preview
07 Oct 2011 | by Brian Lovelidge
Produce competitions, product launches and a new debate add up to a major event on the industry calendar, Brian Lovelidge reports.
The after-dinner speaker at this year's Institute of Horticulture conference was its new president-elect Leigh Morris who, following the theme of the conference, talked about the challenges of tempting young people into the profession. Morris, a globe-trotting head of education at Royal Botanic Garden...
Produce competitions, product launches and a new debate add up to a major event on the industry calendar, Brian Lovelidge reports.
As the search for new early sweetcorn varieties continues, Sue Jupe reports on the latest demonstration.
Building a community through social networking will boost sales and contracts, says Leslie Kossoff.
Dry conditions affected maturation but results remain productive in this year's seed-sown onion variety trials, Claire Shaddick finds.
Suppliers shared their latest offerings at this month's Four Oaks Trade Show, Gavin McEwan reports.
Growing media firm William Sinclair Horticulture's decision this summer to back calls for the Government to legislate to force a switch to peat-free in the UK lost it the business of top UK grower Majestic Trees.
Identifying key factors in other industries can lead to success in your business, says Leslie Kossoff.
The four big seed houses are delivering improvements in quality and disease resistance while keeping yields high, Richard Crowhurst finds.


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