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Field Vegetables
3 September 2020
Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may be broadly defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. There is a wide range of species that can be drawn upon, each with their particular qualities and this factsheet aims to help growers select the most appropriate green manures to fit various roles.
3 September 2020
Green manures, also referred to as fertility building crops, may broadly be defined as crops grown for the benefit of the soil. This factsheet aims to help growers appreciate the financial implications of their use and the potential for computer models to help integrate them effectively into rotations.
3 September 2020
A major outbreak of turnip sawfly in 2006 resulted in damage to turnips and oilseed rape and led to economic losses in watercress and brassicas grown as baby-leaf salads. This factsheet will help growers identify turnip sawfly as it details its anatomy and biology in Britain. Guidelines on chemical and cultural control are also given.
28 April 2021
When sowing field margins and other useful farmland, growers must choose flowering seed mixes that attract pollinators as well as natural enemies of crop pests.
6 April 2020
From recruiting workers to educating your workforce, we've created five top tips to help you through this challenging time.
7 March 2023
Suction trap aphid data and weather data is used to forecast aphid activity
17 May 2022
Guidance to help farmers map clubroot pressures and identify management options, which include targeted treatment at problematic patches, has been updated.
17 May 2019
Two-part SmartHort labour efficiency webinar series focusing on recruitment and building effective relationships with labour providers
3 May 2019
Two-part SmartHort labour efficiency webinar series focusing on recruitment and building effective relationships with labour providers
12 April 2019
Six leading chefs embraced watercress at a unique event to help growers raise awareness of this nutritious leafy green, with its inclusion in a range of dishes from cocktails to chocolates.
29 March 2019
From next Friday, flight arrivals can be tracked through AHDB Aphid News.
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8 March 2019
AHDB Horticulture is acting on feedback from British growers with #WatercressChallenge to drive awareness and usage of this tasty and nutritional super-salad veg.