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25 May 2012 | by Sally Drury

Demands for improved crop quality and yield continue to drive polytunnel development, says Sally Drury.

Edibles fertilisers - Specialist formulas

27 Apr 2012 | by Jack Shamash

Fertiliser manufacturers are targeting particular market sectors with formulations to improve crop quality and yield, Jack Shamash reports.

Efficient irrigation - Measured success

16 Mar 2012 | by Claire Shaddick

Research into efficient irrigation is producing hi-tech solutions that may help growers to cope with water restrictions, Claire Shaddick reports.

Protected crops - LEDs in UK horticulture

24 Feb 2012 | by Hannah Jordan

LEDs are showing promise in Europe but work is needed in the UK to fill the data gap on their use in horticulture, Hannah Jordan reports.

Polytunnels - tougher tunnels

24 Feb 2012 | by Brian Lovelidge

With polytunnel use becoming standard, advances are focusing on sturdier designs to cope with a longer growing season, Brian Lovelidge reports.

Crop protection chemicals - Update on EU pesticides directive implementation

27 Jan 2012 | by Jack Shamash

Delays in implementing strict new EU rules on crop-protection products have won more time for the industry to source alternatives, Jack Shamash finds.

Crop protection - Ways to reduce waste in pesticide and fertiliser applications

18 Nov 2011

Manufacturers are developing new technologies to help growers reduce waste in pesticide and fertiliser applications, finds Richard Crowhurst.

Fruit trees - Intensive care

11 Nov 2011 | by Brian Lovelidge

Intensive apple and pear planting systems offer potential rewards in yield and quality. Brian Lovelidge looks at the approaches being adopted.

Soil fertility - Friendly microbes

04 Nov 2011 | by Geoff Dixon

The role of microbes in maintaining soil fertility needs to be recognised because they can boost industry profit, says Geoff Dixon.

Brassica Open Days - Crop innovations

04 Nov 2011 | by Claire Shaddick

New varieties of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, sprouts and kale were on show at Lincolnshire's brassica open days. Claire Shaddick takes a look.

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