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Weeds
22 April 2022
Our 2019 protected edibles review contains the latest information on all recently completed AHDB funded projects.
2 March 2023
Are mechanical weeders getting closer to fully replacing herbicides?
2 March 2023
The horticulture industry needs to rapidly increase its knowledge of biopesticides to keep pace with sustainable IPM
4 October 2022
This Grower issues includes information on peat free growing media, the rise of the health conscious consumer and scouting robots
25 November 2021
An easy to use guide for weed control in nursery stock, to aid in weed identification and herbicide selection to help formulate weed control programmes and provide more in-depth reference data.
6 July 2022
A bumper edition of the Grower magazine for June/July 2018. Looking at the CHAMPION approach - how identifying those champion workers in the business can help drive up productivity across the board. Vendor managed inventory – a new supply chain model that is gaining popularity among ornamental growers in North America.
13 October 2021
This factsheet provides information on the commonly occurring weed species found in container-grown soft fruit and offers guidance on control strategies.
25 July 2022
This Peas and Beans Crop Walkers' Guide is aimed at assisting growers, agronomists and their staff in the vital task of monitoring crops. It is designed for use in the field to help with accurate identification of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and disorders within a crop.
22 April 2022
Outdoor salads - lettuce and celery crop walkers' guide is aimed at assisting growers, agronomists and their staff in the vital task of monitoring crops. It is designed for use in the field to help with accurate identification of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies and disorders within a crop.
5 May 2022
This Sweetcorn Crop Walkers’ Guide aims to assist growers, agronomists and their staff in the vital task of monitoring crops. It is designed for use in the field, to help with the accurate identification of pests, their predators, diseases, nutritional deficiencies and physiological disorders within a crop.
19 January 2023
This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG).
6 July 2022
With the UK in a state of uncertainty over its direction in the coming years, we speak to Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, George Eustice, to get the low-down on the Government’s plans for a fitter future