Content related to the sectors: horticulture

15 July 2021

AHDB Response to the National Food Strategy

Christine Watts, AHDB Chief Communications and Market Development Officer, said: “We welcome publication of the National Food Strategy and a number of the recommendations highlighted, particularly improved food education in schools.

5 July 2021

AgriLeader 2030: “Bridging the gap” report. A review of Leadership and Management Development (LMD)

Report reviewing the Leadership and Management Development (LMD) in the UK’s Farming Sectors.

11 June 2021

Rheoli cynnil ar gyfer ffermio llaeth gyda Jana Hocken

Mae rheoli cynnil yn helpu’r Ffermwyr Llaeth Strategol, Dylan a Hannah Harries i leihau gwastraff a gwella cynhyrchedd.

9 December 2021

GrowSave – an energy efficiency platform

The GrowSave project has previously been focused solely on horticulture - protected edible, protected ornamentals, and soft fruit crops - but as energy saving and management is clearly critical across wider AHDB sectors the project has now been expanded into the Cereals, Dairy, Pork and Potato sectors.

1 June 2021

Lump sum and delinked payments explained

What you need to know about the lump sum payment and delinked payments.

12 July 2021

Management of bruchid beetle in field and broad beans

Learn about the pest’s life cycle and the opportunities for management, including spray treatment thresholds.

12 July 2021

Management of pea and bean weevils in peas and field beans

Discover how to monitor for pea and bean weevils, as well as the main risk factors and control thresholds.

12 July 2021

Identification and management of wireworms in field crops

Find out how to identify and monitor wireworms across a wide variety of crops.

12 July 2021

Life cycle and identification of pygmy beetle in sugar beet

Learn about the crop damage caused by the pygmy beetle on sugar beet and how to prevent losses.

12 July 2021

Minor flea beetles affecting field crops

Learn about minor flea beetles, including the Wessex, striped, turnip, adult beet and flax flea beetles.

23 July 2021

Risk factors and crop damage caused by bean seed flies

Bean seed fly larvae can damage alliums, peas, cereals, field beans, and vegetable brassicas.

13 July 2021

How to monitor and control the currant–lettuce aphid

Currant–lettuce aphid feeds on the foliage of lettuce plants, causing stunting and contamination issues.