Horticulture

2 March 2023

Ross Mitchell, Castleton Farm, reveals how his decision to invest in cutting-edge fruit sorting technology has led to rich pickings.

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

9 February 2023

Green manures have potential for use in modern orchard systems and they can bring benefits to beneficial insect populations as well as to soil health.

14 January 2022

An insight into selected soil assessment tests for horticulture, soil infiltration rates and much more.

23 May 2022

The tomato stem rot disease appears to be caused by Phoma labilis and a Phoma species closely related to P. destructiva

22 February 2019

Strawberry powdery mildew, caused by the fungus Podosphaera aphanis attacks the leaves, flowers and fruit of strawberry.

25 November 2021

This factsheet examines nutrient programmes for poinsettias focusing on monitoring and the interpretation of growing media and leaf tissue analysis results.

4 October 2022

This edition of the Grower focuses on autonomous drones, robotics and labour efficiency.

18 February 2022

Accurately predict when to apply control measures for blackcurrant gall mite

13 February 2019

Control options, symptoms and action points for spear rot disease

6 March 2023

Read about black rot of vegetable brassicas caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris: symptoms, pathogen, biology, epidemiology and control

17 February 2023

Read about black rot of brassicas caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris : symptoms and biology

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