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11 May 2012

Growers should apply nitrogen to their soils using leguminous plants rather than manufactured nitrogen fertiliser, a report by the Soil Association has urged.

Food security on the Warwick Crop Centre agenda

11 May 2012

"Food Security: The Value of Vegetables" will be the theme of an upcoming meeting at the University of Warwick's Crop Centre on 11 July.

Producers alerted to organic logo law

13 Apr 2012

Organic producers have been warned that they need to ensure their packaging includes the EU's organic logo, along with associated wording, from the end of June.

Metered fertiliser application aims to reduce costs for salad and veg crops

13 Apr 2012

Standen-Reflex has introduced a tractor-mounted precision placement fertiliser applicator, made specifically for salad and vegetable crop growers.

Do I still need to wear a helmet when riding a quad on my own land?

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.

Obey chlorpyrifos guidelines or lose it, agronomist warns

23 Mar 2012

With the growing season underway, fruit growers applying the insecticide chlorpyrifos must check immediately that their equipment meets current guidelines if the industry is not to lose it completely, a head agronomist has warned.

LEAF Marque review seeks industry opinions

23 Mar 2012

Environmental assurance charity Linking Environment & Farming (LEAF) has launched a consultation with the industry on the future direction of its LEAF Marque Global Standard.

Science Into Practice - New options for raspberry cane midge control

16 Mar 2012 | by HDC

Raspberry growers have been heavily dependent on chlorpyrifos products for many years to control cane midge. HDC project SF 101 studied alternative insecticide treatment and methods of using the raspberry cane midge sex pheromone to improve spray application timing.

UK tomato market overcomes worries on sun-dried fruit

16 Mar 2012

The UK's fresh tomato market will not be affected by the speculative linking of sun-dried tomatoes last year to an outbreak of hepatitis A, the British Tomato Growers Association has said.

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