Content related to the sectors: horticulture

21 November 2019

Interpretation of leaf nutrient analysis: carrots & parsnips

This factsheet aims to diagnose the most common visual deficiency symptoms.

21 November 2019

Interpretation of leaf nutrient analysis: Alliums

Both crop yield and quality of allium crops can be affected by nutrient deficiencies, with onions and leeks potentially susceptible to deficiency in copper and manganese.

21 November 2019

Nitrogen requirements for leeks

Open pollinated leek varieties show large responses to nitrogen applications but until recently, no work had been carried out on the more vigorous F1 Hybrids that are now grown commercially.

20 November 2019

Scottish Arable Farm of the Year controls costs and exploits tech

John Weir has a firm grip on the farm’s finances and energy-saving technology

19 November 2019

Soil Nitrogen Supply for Field Vegetables

This factsheet reports on the findings of previous research from AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds project investigating the best practice for predicting Soil Nitrogen Supply.

18 November 2019

Life lesson on food and farming at first Scottish conference

More than 180 primary and secondary teachers were given food for thought at Scotland’s first conference to enhance teacher knowledge about farming, cooking and nutrition.