Growing media - Replacing peat
02 Mar 2012 | by Jack Shamash
While some sectors report good results with peat alternatives, more funding is needed to meet phase-out targets, Jack Shamash reports.
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Demands for improved crop quality and yield continue to drive polytunnel development, says Sally Drury.
While some sectors report good results with peat alternatives, more funding is needed to meet phase-out targets, Jack Shamash reports.
With polytunnel use becoming standard, advances are focusing on sturdier designs to cope with a longer growing season, Brian Lovelidge reports.
Advances in LEDs, plant monitoring and even robotics will allow growers to improve their production processes, Claire Shaddick finds.
Exhibitor numbers are up this year thanks to overseas suppliers looking to export and innovation from smaller firms, Gavin McEwan discovers.
Only one polytunnel is designed and built to British and European standards, Sally Drury discovers.
Polytunnels and tabletops are being improved by manufacturers to withstand severe weather, Brian Lovelidge reports.
Equipment upgrades offer potato growers more options than ever thanks to refinements of traditional machinery, says Richard Crowhurst.
Growers who want to re-clad their tunnels should do so sooner rather than later, Sally Drury advises.
Growers are starting to realise the benefits of specialist equipment to help reduce labour without affecting quality, Brian Lovelidge finds.
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