Content related to the sectors: horticulture

6 June 2019

Traffic lights and an MOT could save Britain’s soils

To help improve British soils, a system akin to traffic lights and an MOT is in development as part of an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) research partnership.

29 May 2019

Integration, the key to managing pests, weeds and diseases

Industry needs to adopt a fully integrated approach to managing pests, weeds and diseases, to support sustainable farming in the long-term, according to AHDB.

23 May 2019

Training scheme could add £600k to farm incomes

Farmers who have now completed our 2017 management training scheme identified combined savings to their businesses in excess of £600,000.

11 November 2020

Using your time effectively

In this webinar we will look at the benefits of taking a step back and assessing what you do in your day-to-day activities.

16 October 2019

Protecting the water supply for your crops

How to keep your water supply resilient during extreme weather

17 May 2019

Workshops will help farms develop a business plan

We have partnered with rural consultancy, ADAS, to run free business planning workshops for farmers and growers.

10 May 2019

Total Income from Farming in the United Kingdom

First estimate for 2018

14 May 2019

2018 estimates released for Total Factor Productivity

UK Total Factor Productivity (TFP*) decreased 2.1% between 2017 and 2018, due to decreased outputs and a smaller increase in inputs.

8 May 2019

Irrigation prospects for 2019 downgraded

The Environment Agency has downgraded irrigation prospects for the 2019 season what can growers do now?

23 May 2019

Research Case Study: Testing the effect of organic material additions on soil health

Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership research case study takes a closer look at the benefits of organic material additions

12 November 2019

Organic grows, defying low consumer confidence

But price is still a key barrier, highlighting the need to justify its price premium

16 August 2019

Love your leftovers

With rising food insecurity, an increasing amount of leftovers are hitting our stomachs, rather than hitting the bottom of the bin.