We demonstrate how to plant new strawberry plants in coir bags for table top production. Commentary by Janet Allen and Chris Creed from ADAS at the Tyfu Cymru Fruit Network workshop at Copas Farm on the 20th February 2019.
Chris Creed (Senior Horticulture Consultant, ADAS) delivered an interactive workshop looking at how the 2021 Season has gone. He talked about how to focus on crop supply and management with a targeted approach, where overwintered crops fit in and any…
1/24/2022 1:19:32 PMThis month’s Edible session led by Chris Creed and Pete Seymour focused on Weevils in soft fruit crops, with particular focus on Vine weevil and Strawberry blossom weevil.
6/18/2021 4:40:44 PMHave you considered a farm shop, a pop up café, a seasonal events calendar? How about an ‘Insta field’? The demand for photo worthy fields is on the rise, and with careful planning, establishing a pick your own will have the public flocking to your f…
2/24/2021 1:44:27 PMThis introductory webinar will be an overview of what an agricultural standard is, the main standards in the UK (Red Tractor, M&S Select Farm, LEAF, Soil Association etc) and will cover GlobalG.A.P for those that may want to export. It will give grow…
1/25/2021 3:27:33 PMWe demonstrate how to plant new strawberry plants in coir bags for table top production. Commentary by Janet Allen and Chris Creed from ADAS at the Tyfu Cymru Fruit Network workshop at Copas Farm on the 20th February 2019.
4/7/2020 5:09:34 PMWe demonstrate how to plant up long cane raspberry plants into new coir pots, and how to check the health of the root ball to promote good yields in the coming season. Commentary by Janet Allen and Chris Creed from ADAS at the Tyfu Cymru Fruit Networ…
4/7/2020 5:08:18 PMWe demonstrate how to set up new potted raspberry canes, along with a discussion of the indicators of healthy roots you should look for in new material. Commentary by Janet Allen and Chris Creed from ADAS at the Tyfu Cymru Fruit Network workshop at C…
4/7/2020 5:05:17 PMPart two of our Pick your Own Factsheet focusing on Marketing and Top Technical Tips...
3/19/2020 12:28:00 PMUntil 1997, strawberry production in the UK was relatively constant, although berries where of variable quality and picked mostly during June and July; of which some 25% was marketed through supermarkets.
12/16/2019 1:42:11 PMIn our series of industry insights, we provide some background to the market, as well as some top tips on ensuring that your customer experience hits that important 5-star customer rating.
12/16/2019 1:38:55 PM