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Cultivating industry leaders: The LSA Fellowship Scheme
The LSA Charitable Trust have brought together a selection of leading horticultural organisations to shape a Fellowship Scheme, which will help cultivate and mature prospective industry leaders and safeguard the future of the industry.
The scheme is being supported by the National Famers Union, British Growers Association, The Horticultural Trades Association and the Chartered Institute of Horticulture.
Applications close on 31st October 2023. To find out more about the scheme or to apply, please click the link below.
Visit the peat-free hub
With more growers switching to peat-free growing media, we have created this digital hub to help the horticultural community gain access to our specialist knowledge.
Find the expert answers to your most pressing questions on peat-free growing media, in-depth supplier information, plus advice on irrigation, fertilising and soil testing. To get started, click the button below and select a topic.
Order in time for Christmas 2023
Our Christmas selection boasts something for everyone across a wide range of price points. Please make sure you get your order in early to avoid disappointment and to secure your stock.
For more information or to place an order, please speak to your Area Sales Manager or call our Customer Services team on 01903 726 100 or email ask@fargro.co.uk to order.
Upcoming events
WSGA Conference 2023
When: Thursday, 9th November 2023
Where: Plumpton College Agri Food Centre, Wales Lane Farm, Plumpton, BN7 3AE
Thought leaders from horticulture, industry and academia will speak on the theme of 'Innovation, Automation, and Robotics' to give their insights into what technologies the commercial horticulture sector should be seeking to exploit now and in the near future.
The conference is open to representatives from across the horticultural sector, education, technology companies, academia, investors, influencers and policy makers.
The opening keynote will be from Minette Batters, President of the NFU.
Four BASIS points will be awarded for attending.
IPM and Biocontrol 2023: Increasing collaboration across the innovation cycle
When: 15th & 16th November
Where: The Stuart Hotel, 119 London Road, Derby, DE1 2QR
Fargro is proud to sponsor and attend this year's AAB IPM and Biocontrol meeting, which annually brings together those involved in the IPM industry, government regulators, agronomists, and farmers directly responsible for maintaining agricultural and horticultural productivity.
The IPM Innovation Cycle involves inputs from four distinct yet interconnected sectors: Farmers/Agronomists, Academic Researchers, Industrial Researchers and Regulators, with participants from all aspects of the innovation cycle and key speakers, such as:
• Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, Buglady Consulting
• Hazel Doonan, Head of Agronomy and Crop Protection Sector at Agricultural Industries Confederation
• James Phillips, Head of Translation and Innovation Capability, UKRI-BBSRC
• Sean Loakes, Ornamentals Technical Manager at Syngenta Ornamentals
• Amanda Porter (DEFRA)
RHS transition to peat-free and sustainable growing conference
When: 20th November 2023
Where: RHS Lindley Hall, Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PB
Visit our stand and attend Fargro's Sean Whitworth's workshop on growing peat-free.
The Vineyard & Winery Show
When: 22nd November 2023
Where: Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF
NextGen Fruit Group: Born in the USA
When: 25th November 2023 | 19:30 - 23:30
Where: Kent County Showground
In line with the NextGen Fruit Group 2024 trip to California, what better way to get in the mood than with dancing to live music, all fuelled by American food and drink.
Horticultural essentials for this time of year
Horticultural fabrics, polythenes & glass
We stock what you need to protect your crops from the elements, available in multiple lengths, widths and various GSM. For multiple uses around the nursery, from covering frames and tunnels to frost protection and weed suppression.
Polytunnels and coverings
We offer a wide range of bespoke polytunnels and tunnel coverings available in various widths and configurations to suit your growing environment.
Tree protection products
Choosing the right tree care products is crucial to ensuring a healthy start in life for young trees. View all of our tree care essentials here.
Tree & shrub growing media
Our range of formulated tree and shrub planting growing media is balanced with slow-release nutrients to aid the establishment of trees and shrubs.
Fogging equipment
Speak to our Technical Team for more information on the foggers available and which products to use. Call us on 01903 256 856 or email technical@fargro.co.uk
Heating equipment
We offer a wide variety of heating solutions to suit your business requirement, we can also provide on-site visits to assess and discuss your requirements in more depth.
Contact your Area Sales Manager or email us at ask@fargro.co.uk or call us on
01903 726 100 for more information or to place an order.
Hotbox International
The Hotbox bench heating range boasts impressive heating systems ideal for both germination and propagation, ensuring accurate and uniform root zone heating for the optimal growing environment.
RiteAir
RiteAir specialises in horticultural frost protection, heating, CO2 enrichment, air circulation, fan and temperature control. Their product range represents the widest choice of British-built products.
Landscape and amenity sundries
We are the UK’s leading specialists supplier of materials and tools for landscapers, architects, garden designers, groundskeepers and nurseries.
We are recruiting
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Area Sales Manager to join our team and help us grow our presence in the vibrant horticulture industry.
A proven track record in field-based sales is desirable but not essential. If you have a 'can do' attitude, and the ability to foster strong customer relationships, we want to hear from you.
• Application Deadline: 24th October 2023
• Location: South and South East of England
Connecting with and supporting the local community
Last week, we teamed up with Hills Plants to provide a special delivery of potted plants to Arundel Hospital and Salvington Lodge, with the aim of brightening the wards and offering patients the therapeutic benefits of plant care.
Supporting growers at the Cucumber & Pepper Conference
Last week, Fargro's Alex Matthews and Paul Tate attended the 2023 Cucumber & Pepper Conference in Waltham Abbey to offer growers advice and support!
Worth a listen
Syngenta Ornamental's UK Business Manager Daniel interviews Ant Surrage and Chris Dart about Subdue. Covering how it works, what it controls and how you to get the best out of it for your crops.
Worth a watch
MASTERCLASS: Tackling root zone disease in peat-free growing media with presentations by Fargro's Lori-Leah Griffiths, Jack Haslam and Sean Whitworth.
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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