Growers update
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[Depending on variety and branch loading] - Removal of livestock from grazed orchards to allow 8-week interval (minimum) before harvest.
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Growers invited to join important new sustainability projectFebruary 18 2011A new project that could have important outcomes for cider apple growers and cider makers right across the UK is being launched at Holme Lacy on March 17. Study highlights unexpected health dangerJune 17 2010A new study has highlighted the dangers to health that can come from a most unlikely source - the water in vehicle windscreen wiper containers. OFF TO A GOOD START WITH MYCORRHIZA, by Liz CopasApril 15 2010Apples, like most trees and shrubs, live in close association below ground with a host of bacteria and fungi. 
Growers Update online goes liveMarch 05 2010Welcome to the online version of Growers’ Update, it is specifically for and about growers and the issues that concern them. It is intended as a practical and topical forum to keep established, and new, growers up to date with developments in their industry as well as offering advice and guidance where appropriate. 
Planning for the future - the next generation of cider apple orchardsMarch 04 2010Ensuring that cider apple orchards can continue to flourish in the future by anticipating and planning for changes they may face in the years to come is at the heart of an ambitious five year project set up by the NACM’s Pomology Committee. Energize your business - seminars of interest to growersMarch 01 2010An opportunity for growers to learn more about energy efficiency for their own businesses - and perhaps even make a little money - is being held thoughout the West Midlands in March. Growers Market PlaceMarch 01 2010We intend to use the web site as an online ‘marketplace’ for growers to dispose of /acquire items of interest for their business. The intention is that it will primarily be used for individuals although commercial suppliers are welcome to discuss proposals with Chris Fairs at Bulmers at . ‘Mother tree’ collection provides valuable resource for growersMarch 01 2010Any growers looking for cider apple or perry pear propagation wood will now be able to access the Bulmers ‘Mother Tree’ list of varieties via Growers Update. | ||
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How to calculate the area of herbicide-strip for the application of weedkillersMarch 01 2010A useful calculation for growers when working out the area of herbicide strips when applying weedkillers is now available at Growers Update on-line. How to calculate the tree-hectares or tree-acres in an orchardMarch 01 2010A useful guide for growers that will help them compare the yields or performances of different existing orchards, or help them plan new ones, is now available on-line. | ||
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