16 Apr 2010
| by Peter Groeneveld
Checking for problems below ground level at an early stage can pay dividends for growers, Peter Groeneveld advises.
Horticulture has lost many of its conventional synthetic pesticides previously widely used for pest and disease control. The reasons for this -- such as public demands for much reduced residues in food and the environment or the limited return on research and development investment offered by horticulture...
New thinking on pest and disease control puts plant feeding first.
02 Nov 2007
| by Helen Riby
With a planned expansion of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, we highlight some of the key proposals growers should be aware of.
04 Oct 2007
| by Spence Gunn
Propagating plants through grafting requires the right set of skills as timing and compatability of species are crucial.
28 Sep 2007
| by Dr Paul Fogg
The news that lines biobeds can be registered with the Environment Agency as an exemption is good for pesticide users.
27 Sep 2007
| by Dr Paul Fogg
The news that lines biobeds can be registered with the Environment Agency as an exemption is good for pesticide users.
16 Aug 2007
| by David Talbot
Trials have shown that, processed properly, green compost can make a viable alternative to peat.
09 Aug 2007
| by Spence Gunn
A look at cultural controls to counter pathogen spread.
09 Aug 2007
| by Spence Gunn
Here's a look at cultural controls to counter pathogen spread.