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Cucumbers -efficiency focus more important than ever

Reducing overheads and improving practice are key for growers chasing decent returns, says Sophie Barnett.

Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel

New products are coming but thanks to the EU, uncertainty is still hitting growers hard, says Jez Abbott.

Paying for peat-free

Are the peat phase-out targets achievable? Not without someone to pick up the tab, says Gavin McEwan.

Analysis: Polytunnel ruling delights fruit growers

Sector hails decision on Herefordshire polytunnels as a victory for common sense, Rachel Sixsmith reports.

Helping crops to thrive in poor conditions

Growers are embracing new polytunnel technologies suited to their individual needs, Jez Abbott discovers.

State of the industry: potatoes

Decent yields from 2010 offer hope for the industry but growers are cautious looking ahead, says Jez Abbott.

State of the industry: alliums

In spite of last year's poor weather, growers are cautiously optimistic for the year ahead, says Jez Abbott.

State of the industry: brassicas

The sector sold more last year but returns to growers still lagged behind. Sue Jupe unpicks the highs and lows.

Market report -Polytunnels

More efficient cladding can help growers to stave off increases in fuel costs, writes Sally Drury.

More efficient cladding on polytunnels helps stave off increases in fuel costs

It is freezing cold and you want to turn the heating up but, with margins continually squeezed, most growers are looking for ways to reduce bills and still produce a quality product. The constant threat of higher fuel costs has spurred many to undertake a thorough energy audit, with some then rethinking...


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