All articles by FPJ Staff – Page 161
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US takes new carbon research approach
While it is already well-known that elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere can seriously impact upon air, weather and vegetation, one US scientist is now taking a look at what could happen underground.
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Walkden to talk at Writtle
Horticulturist Christine Walkden will be giving a talk at Writtle College on October 25 in which she will be discussing her experiences in making the second series of the BBC TV show ‘Christine’s Garden.’
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ArticleOrganic Concept Orchard unveiled
A major new project has been unveiled that is promising to massively increase the volumes of British organic apples to be grown and sold through Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleVI targets exceeded
The NFU has reported that targets to reduce the environmental impact of pesticides have been exceeded.
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Writtle plans glasshouse opening
Writtle College’s new glasshouse will be officially opened at a ceremony on September 29.
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Tuber blemishes arrested
The same technology used to identify criminals from finger prints is being trialled as part of a project that will help growers automatically recognise and classify tuber blemishes.
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Diseases on the comback trail
US scientists have found that two diseases that ‘rampaged’ through potato fields in the past are making a more virulent comeback.
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ArticleBlack is the new blue
Sainsbury’s is celebrating a ‘berry’ good year for summer fruits, with a massive rise in blackberry sales.
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ArticleTax investigations
Finding out you are under investigation by HM Revenue and Customs is a stressful development. Ben Hopps reports on what steps to take if this happens.
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ArticlePesticides under pressure
Proposed changes at EU level to the amount of pesticide allowed on crops could have a seismic impact upon the industry. Michael Barker gauges reaction and asks what the effect of the proposals could be.
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ArticleOrganic crossroads
A new Soil Association report out this week has found that the organics market grew 22 percent to just over £2 billion last year. But growers have suffered badly during the recent wet weather. Larry Saunders evaluates the current mood of the industry.
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Kate Jackson - BPC soils projects manager
“You can scarcely have missed the warnings on soil management legislation.”
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EU pesticide plans are a nonsense
The proposed massive cuts in pesticide use emanating from the European corridors of power are an absolute nonsense that the
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ArticleScotts launches new products
Scotts will be featuring two new products on its Four Oaks stand this year.
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New lines from Yorkshire Plants
Yorkshire Plants will be showing new lines at Four Oaks, which will include a range of ornamental container trees, unusual conifers, shrubs and patio standards.
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Botany Bay showcases new PAC geraniums
Midlands-based nursery Botany Bay, will be showing several new PAC Geranium varieties at this year’s show, as well as releasing two new ranges of Petunia.
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HTA launches plantarea masterclasses
HTA is set to launch a series of training days aimed at plantarea staff and managers at venues throughout the UK.
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ArticleParker gets East Kent orchard nod
Small family farms are becoming a rarity across the industry, certainly in top fruit, so for a small grower to win the East Kent Fruit Society (EKFS) award Orchard of the Year in the annual competition is a notable achievement.
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NZ struggles to get organic message across
New Zealand’s organic producers are still struggling to gain consumer awareness and organic market research is way behind industry growth, a New Zealand university has found.
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AMC challenges growers to challenge them
The focus of the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation’s (AMC) appearance at Four Oaks will be to ask growers to challenge them to beat the interest rates on their existing bank’s lending.