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Hardy Nursery Stock
2 March 2023
Josse De Baerdemaeker from University of Leuven explains the challenges and future opportunities for new technologies in horticulture ahead of his talk at the SmartHort Conference
14 January 2022
An insight into selected soil assessment tests for horticulture, soil infiltration rates and much more.
4 October 2022
This edition of the Grower focuses on autonomous drones, robotics and labour efficiency.
30 May 2022
An easy to use guide to help monitor crops and identify pests, diseases and disorders.
4 October 2022
This edition of The Grower includes information on a molecular tool to identify and quantify Fusarium species and the benefits of supplementary lighting for carbon dioxide uptake
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.
18 November 2021
This factsheet introduces the application of technology for irrigation scheduling in container-grown hardy nursery stock, as well as describing other methods and equipment also available.
18 November 2021
This factsheet provides practical recommendations for the efficient irrigation of container-grown hardy nursery stock in order to optimise water use and maintain plant quality in peat-based, peat-reduced and peat-free growing media and to minimise the risk of potential nutrient leaching from crops.
23 May 2018
Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) remains the number one pest of container-grown hardy nursery stock. This factsheet provides information on the biology and damage caused by vine weevil adults and larvae and explains the various strategies that can be adopted to control the pest.
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7 October 2022
This factsheet provides information on two weevils which were identified as potential threats to the nursery stock industry, providing information on identification and control.
28 September 2021
Recent advances have been made in the knowledge and management of downy mildews, white blisters and species of Phytophthora.