Conference on asparagus

 

 

 

Dr. Drost of Utah State University (USA) will discuss the topic of asparagus roots and how to improve productivity; Dr. Robert Simmons of Cranfield University who will speak on soil management to increase crop longevity and yield optimization; Claire Donkin and Viv Powell (AHDB Horticulture) who will give an updated summary of post-harvest actions and crop protection products available for asparagus; Emma Fencott (Kantar Worldpanel) who will describe the market trends in the UK.

 

 

 

In addition, a series of workshops are scheduled in the afternoon and a trade show of businesses throughout the day. Visitors arriving the day before will have the opportunity to visit Thanet Earth, the largest British greenhouse.