Poisons & Explosive Precursor regulations UPDATE

As of October 1^st, 2023, Fargro will be obligated by new regulations governing Poisons and Explosive Precursors to request photographic identification before delivering specific products to you.

The primary categories of affected products include acids, disinfectants, and certain fertilisers containing over 16% nitrogen.

Enhancing propagation success & minimising Botrytis in lavender with Romeo

For over 40 years, Barretts Bridge Nursery has been supplying hundreds of growers, local authorities, garden centres, landscapers and garden designers across Europe with plug plants. 

Find out how our team worked with Barretts Bridge Nursery to create a comprehensive plant protection programme to enhance propagation success and minimise Botrytis within their lavender crops.

Plant health and using biological controls within peat-free growing media

In the innovative world of horticulture, the marriage of two environmentally conscious practices, peat-free growing media and biological controls, are revolutionising how we grow plants. Incorporating peat-free growing media signifies a significant step towards more sustainable horticulture. 

However, growing in peat-free media presents its own challenges, including nutrient imbalances and susceptibility to pests; this is where the utilisation of biological controls comes into play. These beneficial organisms not only help overcome the challenges posed by peat-free media but also enhance the vitality and resilience of the plants, offering a symbiotic solution that marries environmental sustainability with robust plant growth. 

Click the link below to find out more about the role of biological controls and how to get better responses from them within peat-free growing media.

Now is the time to apply nematodes for the control of soil dwelling pests

 The larval stages of several of soil-dwelling pests including vine weevil, chafer grubs, wireworms and leatherjackets can cause considerable damage to plant roots and tubers, resulting in decreased plant vigour, crop damage and plant death.

Targeting with nematodes at the correct life stage is key to effectively controlling populations and keeping your plants safe from these hidden pests. 

Depending on climatic temperatures and pest species, Fargro offers a variety of nematodes to seek out soil-dwelling pests.

For more information and to place an order, please contact our Bio Sales team on 01903 265 857 or email biosales@fargro.co.uk

Upcoming events

WSGA Conference 2023

When: Thursday, 9^th November 2023 - 09:45-16:30
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.

Horticultural essentials for this time of year

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.