Interview - Professor Claus Mattheck
25 May 2012 | by Jonathan Tilley
Professor Claus Mattheck, head of biomechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Demands for improved crop quality and yield continue to drive polytunnel development, says Sally Drury.
Professor Claus Mattheck, head of biomechanics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Winner of this year's top plant award credited for breakthrough following work to cross species.
Universities, institutes, botanic gardens and other organisations around the country are taking part in the first Fascination of Plants Day today (18 May).
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Dutch substrate supplier Grodan has launched a video to help growers explain sustainable growing to their customers in a format that can be accessed on a smartphone via a QR code.
Growing crops under LEDs "means you can put a facility down in the middle of a town and grow crops right where you need them", according to Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) chief executive Graham Ward.
BlightCast weather forecasting access gives growers an opportunity to apply pesticide treatment.
The UK cannot deliver sustainable food production without greater investment in coordinated research, according to a Parliamentary report that urges greater state involvement rather than relying on the private sector.
Sally Drury discusses the pros and cons of buying products online and says warranty terms are key.



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