Fruit crop protection: Filling the gaps
01 Apr 2011 | by Jez Abbott
The ongoing withdrawal of crop protection products for fruit is forcing growers to adapt, says Jez Abbott.
Storage technologies have improved the quality of apples on the supermarket shelf but more research is needed, says Brian Lovelidge.
The ongoing withdrawal of crop protection products for fruit is forcing growers to adapt, says Jez Abbott.
Growers are starting to realise the benefits of specialist equipment to help reduce labour without affecting quality, Brian Lovelidge finds.
Mushroom growers are preparing to expand as a revival takes hold, Sophie Barnett reports.
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With better quality and variety, cut and pot-grown herbs are now big sellers for supermarkets, Ian Gillott finds.
Packers and processors are investing in increasingly automated systems, Richard Crowhurst discovers.
New products are coming but thanks to the EU, uncertainty is still hitting growers hard, says Jez Abbott.
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Geoff Philpott has a passion for weather.
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