Fruit Focus announces 2011 lineup

Fruit Focus 2011 will take place on 20 July at East Malling Research in the southern English county of Kent.

NFU planning adviser Ivan Moss is among the speakers, talking about the lack of planning guidance around polytunnels.

NFU president Peter Kendall will take part in a panel discussion on the fruit and vegetable task force, especially in relation to soft fruit.

James Clarke, science and business development manager for ADAS Soils, Crops and Water, will then advise delegates on changes affecting the availability and use of pesticides.

Fruit Focus 2011 expects to attract more than 1,200 growers and industry professionals, as well as 120 suppliers of technology, agronomy, machinery and business information.