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Research and Innovation
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
Are robotic harvesters close to being commercial reality?
2 March 2023
Can imitation robots soon be replacing people in some of the repetitive horticultural tasks?
19 December 2018
A summary of the latest research and developments for soft fruit
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
23 May 2019
This soil management guide is a practical manual for growers and agronomists with the primary focus on soil assessment and management in horticultural cropping systems.
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.
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
3 October 2022
The Fertigation Bible gives details about existing and innovative technology to make water use more sustainable in horticulture, as well as guidance on subjects such as storage and nutrient addition
2 March 2023
Twenty British growers who attended a 3-day study tour in The Netherlands heard how a different generation of robots can improve productivity by lending a hand, eyes, or even extra brain-power to support growers with data and repetitive tasks