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Contents tagged with management
10 May 2021
Discover ways of monitoring mirid bug populations and reducing infestations in crops.
10 May 2021
Learn about the life cycle of celery fly and find out what damage it can cause to crops.
10 May 2021
Find out about turnip moth caterpillars (cutworm), a pest insect that infests carrot and Apiaceous crops.
20 July 2021
Thermal storage is the means of storing thermal energy (heat or cooling) so it can be used sometime after it is generated.
20 July 2021
Key aspects to consider in the design and maintenance of an efficient modern heat storage system.
20 July 2021
Find out what heat pumps are and how they work.
27 September 2022
Leaf spot diseases are becoming an increasing constraint to the production of baby- and mid-leaf spinach crops. This factsheet describes common leaf spot diseases of spinach crops in the UK and summarises currently available information on disease biology and management options.
23 February 2023
Careful management of environmental conditions is crucial to avoid serious disease outbreaks of stem and root disease of pansy and viola on your nursery
25 November 2021
This factsheet outlines how the repeated use of insecticides, fungicides and herbicides if not properly managed, can result in the development of resistant pest, pathogen and weed populations. It lists the known cases of resistance and advises how to prevent resistant strains developing.
25 November 2021
This factsheet provides growers with information about the key pests, diseases, aquatic weeds and algae in the production of aquatic and pondside ornamental plants. It aids growers in the recognition of each organism and the damage they cause. It also provides guidance in control through cultural, biological and chemical means.
2 March 2023
Three areas to improve labour management for increased productivity