All Flowers articles – Page 44
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Parripak consolidates enviro-plan
Parripak Foods has consolidated its company environmental-impact plan.
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ArticleNew insecticide launched
Registration has been received for a new potato insecticide that will help growers contend with what is expected to be a high pressure season for aphids.
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ArticleNZ exports climb again
Figures just released show that New Zealand horticultural exports have continued to grow year on year for more than 30 consecutive years.
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Frank P Matthews re-brand 'Tree For Life'
Frank P Matthews is to re-launch its ‘Trees For Life’ brand, in response to what it sees as a burgeoning demand for trees.
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ArticleWyevale calls for cash
Plant suppliers to Wyevale have been left angry and concerned this week after the retailer wrote to them asking for a financial contribution to its development programme.
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FWAG joins with Branston for Potato Production guide
Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and Branston Ltd are joining together to produce a version of the Environmental Guidance for Potato Production expressly for Scotland.
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ArticleBopp: the story so far
The British Ornamental Plant Producers (BOPP) Scheme has come a long way since its inception in the mid-1990s. Now in its eleventh year, the organisation plans to evolve and keep itself relevant for the 21st century grower. Technical liaison manager Anna Kearton of ADAS outlines the structure and organisation of BOPP, and explains how it plans to expand and develop for the future.
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ArticleTesco enter your garden
A mixed reaction has greeted the news that Tesco is on the verge of purchasing the Dobbies garden centre group.
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ArticleConfidence over summer watering
Industry figures have expressed confidence there will be no be irrigation restrictions this summer.
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Downy mildew fear for Impatiens
Impatiens growers are being warned of a potentially serious outbreak of Downy Mildew, the first since 2003.
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ArticleCut flowers on form at auction
Cut flowers were in demand at auction last week, which led to a constant stream of trade, Spalding Auction has reported.
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Fleuroselect lays its gold on the table
Fleuroselect has put its gold medal winning introductions from 2002 to 2008 on display in 50 public gardens and trial grounds across Europe, the USA and Asia this summer.
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Re:freshed, but not time to re:lax
What a difference a month makes! April showers arrived in May as a relentless deluge, threatening the success of the Chelsea
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ArticleSTC takes new crop protection approach
Research now being carried out at Yorkshire’s Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) is exploring how growers can harness the power of insects to reduce levels of pesticide use.
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Golden Chelsea daffodils
The specialist daffodil division of Taylors Bulbs of Holbeach received its 14th consecutive gold metal at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show for its daffodil stand.
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Sclerotinia concern for carrots
Sclerotinia has reportedly become more widespread and troublesome in carrots, causing rotting of roots and foliage and decreasing yield and quality.
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House prices affected by plants
A recent survey by UKTV indicates that plant choice can dramatically affect house prices.
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ArticleMaking the connection
Before A Year of Food and Farming in education kicks off in September, the team at Stockbridge Technology Centre (STC) has been gearing up to reconnect commercial farming with its environment and also with the next generation of consumers. Elizabeth O’Keefe met Graham Ward and his team to find out more about recent developments.
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ArticleWhat do consumers really want?
There is much talk about what plant varieties should and should not be developed, but what do UK consumers really want nowadays? What are the trends, and what type of plants are they looking to buy? Angela Youngman set out to investigate.
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Hampton Court has something for everyone
Key themes at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show include getting kids interested in all things horticultural, ‘growing your own’ and ‘tasting your own’ fruit and veg, as well as sustainable gardening.