ADAS Horticulture
@ADAS_Hortic
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The largest horticulture applied research group in the UK, providing impartial advice to growers in the soft fruit, veg, protected edible & ornamental sectors
Joined December 2017
Have you used grow blocks, past or present? A research group are looking into eliminating peat from propagation using growing media blocks (sometimes called soil blocks) Please take a moment to complete their questionnaire👇 https://t.co/OZkUwE1t9U
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New soft-fruit pre-breeding research programme Read more via #HortNews >> https://t.co/0pEELUUnuv
@niabgroup @JamesHuttonInst @ADAS_Hortic #softfruit
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📢 ADAS is excited to be part of a new genetic research programme with NIAB & @JamesHuttonInst to advance the breeding of sustainable/resilient #strawberries, #raspberries, #blackberries, & honeyberries🍓 The research will be freely available to growers. https://t.co/dRyWfRZyz5
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Earlier this year, graduate Daisy Campion undertook a #workplacement with ADAS to complement her studies. Daisy shared her career journey and what she got up to with our #horticulture team in our latest news article below 🌱 https://t.co/QYr2tA2F2f
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Under the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive, there are several options relevant to #horticulture businesses, like the new agroforestry options for #orchards. If you need help, ADAS can offer free SFI advice to hort growers eligible for the Future Farming Resilience Fund ⬇️
Weighing up #SFI options? ⚖️ Help is available under the Future Farming Resilience Fund 💡 Under #FFRF, ADAS advisors can help you choose options that will work with your farm, FREE of charge! Check if you're eligible - https://t.co/J6bdUILxUX & contact 📨resilience@adas.co.uk
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We're running 2️⃣ online workshops aimed at those in farming or #horticulture who have experience with (or an interest in) wet #peatlands farming/#paludiculture. Share your thoughts on how to raise the water table while protecting yields 🗓️Friday 19 Apr ➡️ https://t.co/PqA2GTJdd7
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An early morning team get-together at #Boxworth this morning to carry out the @Gameandwildlife #BigFarmlandBirdCount 🐦 Despite the grey skies we managed to spot several species - a lovely way to start the day! Still a few days left to take part ➡️ https://t.co/NL78d3h1Wc
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Free 'Spray Application For Protected Ornamentals ' @BASISRegLtd course. Open to anyone using plant protection products for protected #ornamentals & looking for the latest guidance & expert recommendations💐 2 BASIS CPD points available. https://t.co/liA295K0nG
@BPOA_homegrown
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Horticulture Consultant Ben Barnes representing the ADAS Horticulture team @KenyaInnovWeek in Nairobi this week! 🌍 Great to have the chance to introduce our #carbon calculator for the #horticulture sector #HortZero to a new international audience 🍅🥬📉
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Good morning from the Falkland Islands! 👋🐧 Our consultants James Dunn, Josh Brock & Jill England are visiting to conduct an in-depth business review for fresh produce supplier Stanley Growers Ltd 🥗 Read about what we're up to in @PenguinNewsFI - https://t.co/b8LhNbPo7P
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We had a fantastic day yesterday at @BCTGA Annual #ChristmasTree Competition demonstrating the @LICOR_ENV LI-6800 #photosynthesis system 🎄 Congrats to all the winning growers 👏 Best tree will end up in front of the UK's most famous door - @10DowningStreet 🎄
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Enjoyed talking #soil & #nutrient management with @ADAS_Hortic David Talbot at this HTA workshop today. Interesting to hear about production systems @Colesnurseries
Upcoming grower technical workshop! 🔨 The Nutrient Management of Field-grown Ornamentals grower workshop is set to outline the various soil types and examines the impact of crop rotations: 18 October 2023 Beedles Lake Golf Club, Leicester Book now! https://t.co/TC97WZZY8H
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Islam from @ADAS_Hortic presenting at the @CarrotSymposium early today. Islam is one of the developers behind the new #HortZero horticulture #carbon calculator
Islam Abdul-Aziz giving a quick introduction to carbon accounting and LCA, discussing potential mitigation practices in carrot production and current mechanisms for carbon offsetting #carrotsymposium2023
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An interesting knowledge exchange last week between @ADAS_Hortic and @The_RHS Science team at RHS Hilltop. Fascinating research discussions in beautiful surroundings!
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📢 New Integrated Pest Management (#IPM) planning tool launches for farmers and land managers! 💻 🐞 Created with @NFUPlantHealth, @TheVI_Tweets & @SRUC, the free tool complements VI's existing IPM Plan & covers all main arable and #horticulture crops https://t.co/DdnXNTy5Br
adas.co.uk
A free Integrated Pest Management Planning Tool has been developed by ADAS, NFU, SRUC and Voluntary Initiative (VI) to help create crop-specific IPM management plans.
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The first carbon calculator for the horticulture sector launches Read more via #HortNews >> https://t.co/0qqc0mAHU2
@ADASGroup @ADAS_Hortic #HortZero
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Independent horticultural consultancy @ADASGroup has announced the launch of the first-ever carbon calculator designed exclusively for the horticulture sector to help growers and businesses work towards their sustainability goals. #fruitgrowing
https://t.co/vkzFICvxTf
fruitandvine.co.uk
Independent horticultural consultancy ADAS has announced the launch of the first-ever carbon calculator designed exclusively for the horticulture sector to help growers and businesses work towards...
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📢 ADAS Horticulture is delighted to announce the launch of the first #carbon calculator for the #horticulture sector 🍅🥬🌍 Our new tool #HortZero is specifically built to calculate emissions from container and protected growing systems #netzero
https://t.co/M62g1TaiBy
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Great event at Langtons organic farm with @FarmingConnect and @ADAS_Hortic’s Ben Barnes in beautiful Crickhowell yesterday. I was very impressed by their mechanisation and productivity in a small space!
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At the Norfolk Farm Machinery Club #NORMAC cultivation event today? 🚜🚜🚜 Head over to meet both our agriculture and #horticulture teams at Stand 31 for independent #farmbusiness & growing advice 🌱🐄🌼🐏
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