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06 Apr 2012

Quad bikes have become an essential vehicle for many working in land-based industries but they should be treated with respect. In a working environment, quad bikes are often on well-worn routes that the rider knows well. But outdoor conditions can change by the minute. When quads are used for recreation,...

BSI carbon footprint measurement of horticultural services and goods offered

30 Mar 2012 | by Matthew Appleby

Institute develops international PAS 2050-1: 2012 for assessing the carbon footprint of horticultural goods and services.

Unified water advice needed for customers

02 Mar 2012

Calls are being made for a unified package of advice to be given to garden industry customers on water management in the wake of last week's confirmation that drought conditions have spread to half of England.

Briefing updates impatiens advice

02 Mar 2012

The Horticulture Development Company (HDC) has published a briefing note Impatiens downy mildew control during 2012 listing products now available for use under protection.

HDC crop spraying advice updated

03 Feb 2012 | by Jonathan Tilley

Horticultural Development Company seminar covers how to optimise pest-and-disease control.

Lantra business centre project wins funds

02 Dec 2011

Sector skills council Lantra has been awarded £2.9m of Government funding to create a business centre to offer skills advice digitally to land-based and environmental businesses.

7 April - Fungicide, rabbits and detectors

26 Aug 2011 | by John Adlam, Managing director, Dove Associates

Fosetyl-aluminium: Stock up on products containing this active ingredient, for example Aliette 80WG or Standon Fullstop, before the sales date ends on 31 October. Manufacturers still have good supplies available. Growers can use these products until the final revocation date of 31 October 2012.

How horticultural growers can reduce energy costs

26 Aug 2011

Incentives are available to help growers tackle their ever-increasing energy bills, Sally Drury reports.

Cold winters trigger new hardiness ratings

15 Jul 2011 | by Matthew Appleby

RHS and plantsmen working together to develop an updated plant hardiness-rating system suitable for the British climate.

Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Piers Trehane

07 Jun 2011 | by Matthew Appleby

Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the horticulturist Piers Trehane, who has died.

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