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Peach leaf curl

14 July 2008, Horticulture Week

The marketing switch to selling container-grown trees in leaf means the leaf-curl diseases caused by species of Taphrina fungi have...

The future of fruit picking

10 July 2008, Horticulture Week

Three farms have been trialling rig-picking in an effort to improve efficiency. ADAS consultant Robert Irving reports.

Interview - Chris Mack, chairman, Fresca Group

10 July 2008, Horticulture Week

Whether it's experimenting with new apple varieties or finding ways to stave-off disease, cultivating a profitable orchard is a time-consuming...

Show offers mix of attractions for growers

03 July 2008, Horticulture Week

Exhibitors and visitors look ahead to the Fruit Focus show later this month. Brian Lovelidge reports.

Interview - Jo Britcher, owner, Little Court Lodge Farm

03 July 2008, Horticulture Week

Having taken over her father's farm at the age of 18, Jo Britcher has maintained her independence by not joining...

Driving home the benefits of plants

03 July 2008, Horticulture Week

Plants can help aid both physical and mental health but the industry must do more to promote the facts, writes...

Building a better business

26 June 2008, Horticulture Week

The successful expansion of salad leaf and herb grower Watts Farms led to partner Joe Cottingham being named Young Grower...

Reducing run-off for clean water

26 June 2008, Horticulture Week

Continuing our series on plant nutrition, John Hammond and Philip White look at the environmental impact of phosphorus pollution from...

Plastics and films

26 June 2008, Horticulture Week

Technological developments mean there are now specific materials to suit all needs, writes Sally Drury.

Predicting conditions to aid crop control

19 June 2008, Horticulture Week

Growers can benefit from new technology that warns of potential pest and disease threats.

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