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CIH Launches New ‘Career Builder’ Membership Scheme
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture (CIH) have launched a new membership category specifically for supporting early-career horticulturists.
The new ‘Career Builder’ membership offer is available to anyone with less than five years professional experience in horticulture. This will include college leavers, graduates, career changers and apprentices building on the existing free membership offered to registered horticultural students.
The scheme is designed to introduce early-career horticulturists to the principals of continuing professional development and participation in technical and learned societies. At the end of the 3-year scheme participants will be eligible for full membership and may wish to progress to full chartered status.
Protect your crops from root zone diseases with T34's powerful preventative control
Why use T34 Biocontrol?
T34 is a highly effective, broad spectrum biofungicide. T34 reduces a wide range of root zone diseases including Fusarium oxysporum and Pythium, with some activity on foliar diseases. T34 is suitable for use on a range of edible and ornamental crops. Trials have also shown control of a greater variety of plant diseases than those recorded on label.
Preventing Crop Damage
Diseases of root zone, stem and foliage can cause serious crop damage and when left untreated, can lead to complete crop failure. T34 delivers good levels of Pythium control in crops such as poinsettia.
Trials have shown T34 Biocontrol has activity on a broad spectrum of diseases:
• White rot (Sclerotinia cepivorum)
• Soft rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum )
• Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea)
• Gummy stem blight (Didymella bryoniae)
• Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum)
• Root rot (Macrophomina phaesolina)
• Blight (Phytophthora capsici)
• Damping off (Pythium aphanidermatum and Rhizoctonia solani)
MAPP No 17290.
Commemorate The King's Coronation with our added value & retail pots and planters
The King's Coronation is fast approaching, and we're thrilled to offer a fabulous range of pots and planters to help elevate your customers' celebrations.
We highly recommend placing your orders early to avoid any last-minute rush. Our products are in high demand; speak to your Area Sales Manager or our Customer Service team today about adding that regal finishing touch.
For more information on our biological control options please contact bio sales on 01903 256857 or email biosales@fargro.co.uk.
An effective preventative control for spider mites, rust mites, gall mites and thrips
We are starting to see early reported signs of spider mites across several crops.
Amblyseius andersoni is a predatory mite targeting several crop pests; feeding on mite eggs, juveniles and adults with high efficacy as a preventative and early-stage curative method of control.
Almost all protected crops and soft fruit are vulnerable to infestation. Other spider mites attack plants too, so identification of species is important for correct biological control.
Simple irrigation solutions, available from Fargro
Our irrigation specialists can advise and design a sprinkler system for the best uniformity of watering and droplet size for your space and crop type.
Looking to harvest your rainwater? Ask us which tank options will suit your site and what you can do with your rainwater yield.
We supply the following:
• Hose pipes
• Brass hose fittings and clips
• Lances, spray guns and nozzles
• Pipes
• PVC fittings
• Valves
• Pressure regulators
• Controllers
• Drip irrigation
• Water storage and tanks
Horticultural essentials for this time of year
Knapsack sprayers & accessories
Knapsack sprayers provide a convenient and efficient way to treat crops and plants, allowing for even and targeted coverage.
Turf & landscape essentials
From fertilisers to weed control herbicides, our premium turf and lawn care essentials provide you with everything you need to maintain lush and healthy turf.
Water soluble fertilisers
Water-soluble fertilisers offer a convenient and efficient solution for professional growers as they allow for precise control of nutrient levels and can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of different crops, ensuring optimal growth and yield.
Shading and cleaning
Horticultural shading and cleaning are essential practices for maintaining healthy plant growth.
Dramm irrigation equipment
Dramm's top-quality irrigation equipment ensures precise and efficient watering for your plants, saving you time and money while promoting healthy growth.
Fargro pledges support to YPHA for a second term
We are honoured to extend our partnership with the YPHA for a second term, having been one of their earliest supporters. We help to make up a second tier to their sponsorship structure, working in unison with five ‘Key Partners’ to advocate for their mission to engage, educate and empower horticulture’s younger contingent.
For more information on making the transition to peat-free please contact Sean on sean.whitworth@fargro.co.uk or call 07788 929796.
Olivers Plants embraces sustainable practices with peat-free growing
We are delighted to share some recent photos from a visit to Olivers Plants, where they have implemented sustainable practices by utilising peat-free growing media and DCM.
We are pleased to report that the crops have displayed excellent growth and healthy foliage, showcasing the benefits of a well-nourished soil environment.
Worth a listen
In this episode, Glendale's director of corporate development Adrian Wickham, and Tessa Johnstone of Johnstone's Landscapes return to the Horticulture Week Podcast to give us an update on their important work on improving diversity in horticulture industry.
Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Further detail on warning symbols and phrases is included on the labels and leaflets.
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