Pest & Disease Management - Phytophthora ramorum
13 Jan 2012 | by John Adlam
Sudden oak death has caused extensive damage to a wide range of hosts on both sides of the Atlantic.
With drought conditions an ever-growing risk, what steps are nurseries taking to secure their water supplies? Hannah Jordan reports.
Sudden oak death has caused extensive damage to a wide range of hosts on both sides of the Atlantic.
Manufacturers are endeavouring to hold prices as their costs continue to rise sharply, Sally Drury finds.
Trade was good for growers and stores in 2011, says Matthew Appleby.
January The industry responded favourably to the Government s consultation on the Sustainable Use Directive for the use of pesticides and parts of the regulation for placing plant protection products on the market. A Defra consultation outlining plans to phase out the commercial use of peat by...
The watchword for 2012 remains 'tough' but the Olympic Games and the Queen's diamond jubilee promise a confidence boost for many in the industry, Jez Abbott, Matthew Appleby and Jonathan Tilley report.
The forthcoming phase-out of peat has seen growers explore alternatives with varying degrees of success, Brian Lovelidge discovers.
Only one polytunnel is designed and built to British and European standards, Sally Drury discovers.
Bedding plant suppliers are cautiously optimistic about spring orders despite tough market conditions, says Hannah Jordan.
For small businesses, strategic management need not be complex, says Neville Stein.



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