Our experts publish regular technical updates on arable and horticulture crops. We are also available to deliver specialist training, talks, and workshops on a range of agriculture subjects.
Our crop-specific publications weekly during the growing season sent via email. These cover what is happening in fields across the UK now and what to look out for. Suggestions are given for actions for the coming week such as fungicide or pesticide applications. Updates on weed, pest and disease issues being reported are outlined.
You can trust our technical publications are:
Each week during the growing season, we produce concise, tailored advice based on current weather conditions and crop growth stages.
Areas covered in Crop Action include:
Crop Action is available from £180+VAT per year. Contact Consultant Chloe Morgan, chloe.morgan@adas.co.uk to register.
Example of Crop Action from 2018
Outside of Crop Action, we issue two publications a year in spring and summer for arable crops. These are more detailed, covering all our latest research into pest, disease and weed management, and crop physiology.
We publish regular grower updates that cover all major field vegetable crops as well as specialist vegetable crops at relevant times of the season.
Updates include:
Contact Horticulture Consultant Angela Huckle at angela.huckle@adas.co.uk to register.
Up to date grower guidance for top and soft fruit including:
Contact Horticulture Consultant Peter Seymour at peter.seymour@adas.co.uk to register.
Other technical updates for Bedding and Pot Plant, and Hardy Ornamentals which cover:
Contact Horticulture Director Jill England at jill.england@adas.co.uk to arrange
Our Climate and Sustainability team issue six publications a year. This covers all recent developments in the environmental field including:
Contact Managing Director Sarah Wynn at sarah.wynn@adas.co.uk to learn more.
We produce weekly crop development reports to AHDB for cereal and oilseeds. We also issue the data behind the AHDB harvest progress reports which give early quality and yield predictions.
Our arable team produce an annual report Pest, Disease and Weed Incidence report looking at pest, weeds and diseases affecting key arable and horticulture crops over the previous year.
We can provide training on a 1:1 or group basis. Our training can range from a basic introduction for non-specialists (e.g. water companies) to more detailed training on specialist topics. These topics include, but are not limited to: