Green cover proves headland attraction
Green cover headlands sown on potato and root vegetable crop headlands is proving a positive…
Browsing: Vegetables
John Innes Centre scientists remove reliance on seasonality in new line of broccoli – potentially doubling crop production
Scientists at the John Innes Centre (JIC) are developing a new line of fast-growing sprouting…
Biorationals deliver nematode control in carrots and parsnips
As industry calls for more alternative nematode control options in carrot and parsnip crops, results…
Veg shortage highlights vital role of horticulture R&D, says incoming NIAB EMR head
Headline news that UK supermarkets are rationing sales of fresh produce after bad weather hit…
Growing fresh greens all year-round
Rural Minnesota has a lot to offer, and the University of Minnesota Extension’s Regional Sustainable…
GREATsoils programme showcases peer-to-peer learning
AHDB Horticulture-funded knowledge exchange programme ‘GREATsoils’ has seen out a successful 2016, with trial demonstration…
Sprouts gain natural disease defence
Brussels sprouts will remain safely in our Christmas dinners, thanks to University of Warwick research…
AHDB reviews management options to control free-living nematodes
A review into both UK and overseas research suggests alternative ways to control free living…
New study identifies scope for more innovation in horticulture
A unique study has taken a thoughtful approach to understand why parts of the horticulture…
The outstanding performance of Elsoms’ ‘Pearl’ extends the UK parsnip season
Elsoms Seeds, the UK’s leading independent plant breeder, seed supplier and seed treatment specialist, has…