New advice to help tomato growers eradicate Pepino Mosaic Virus
Growers can help to eradicate Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) by following new biosecurity recommendations. PepMV…
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New growing media blends to reduce reliance on coir
Coir-free growing media has the potential to work as well as coir for strawberry crops,…
Emergency authorisation for woolly aphid control
CRD has issued an emergency 120-day authorisation for the use of Bayer insecticide Movento Top…
‘Shark’ to control weeds in strawberries
A brand new Extension of Authorisation of Minor Use (EAMU) for ‘Shark’ acts as an…
Views and results of biostimulant in fruit
We are waiting with bated breath but with considerable excitement to fully assess the benefits…
New strawberry fungicide launched
Bayer has launched a new fungicide, Luna Sensation, for protected strawberries. Introducing the product to…
PhD research topics will address key issues for fruit industry
Five new PhD studentship topics have been announced which will help address some of the…
Berries may be beneficial for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity
Consumption of berries may have beneficial effects on health related to type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,…
Secretary of State for Scotland highlights importance of exports at Fruit Logistica
On a visit to AHDB Exports stand at the international food trade show Fruit Logistica…
Mechanising the future of apple growing
Adopting fruit-wall orchards instead of traditional orchard systems, could make mechanising pruning of apple trees…