Technical information

Vine Weevil and control options
The Vine Weevil is a stubborn pest of plant roots. In recent years, it has come to the fore as major horticultural problem for several reasons ...

Update on pesticides for soft fruit
Changes to agrochemical approvals for soft fruit crops ...

Field strawberry production
The strawberry is a low-growing plant with a short perennial crown on which the leaves are produced. The main roots arise at the base of the crown and together with numerous side roots, form a fibrous mass ...

Protected strawbery production
The demand for "out of season" strawberries has increased substantially over the past few years. To meet this demand growers need to be able to extend their production and marketing season both in the spring and the autumn ...

Irrigation of strawberries in peat bags
Make sure you monitor the runoff by collecting daily at several points. At the same time measure the input irrigation from the same area and ascertain that you are achieving the following runoff ...

Chemical stores
You should have a chemical store that complies to regulations. The minimum requirements are listed here ...