UK agriculturist now have access to three new product , to target and control ‘ Grey Mould and Powdery Mildew ’ in ornamentals , and stop aphid attack on peppers and chilli .
The exploitation was made as a result of two interrelated AHDB program representing an investment funds of £ 3.35 million over four twelvemonth to test , trial and gain approval for ware to help growers protect craw .
The plan , in number , support the UK ornamentals sphere , valued at £ 1.35 billion , and the home - produced , sweet pepper market , value at £ 18.5 million , by Defra .
AHDB Crop Protection Scientist , Bolette Palle Neve , say : “ Over recent days , ornamental growers have faced serious challenge due to the personnel casualty of product to control disease like Botrytis and Powdery Mildew , which can importantly compromise crop quality .
“ Growers may already be using Prolectus and Frupica SC to protect other crop , but through our EAMU Programme , we have now been able to extend their employment for ornamental .
“ From this class , chilli and pepper growers will be able to use Mainman to control aphids as a result of yet another successful EAMU program . This product was trialled in SCEPTREplus and found to be a very effective discussion to protect crop against the pest .
“ The SCEPTREplus trials generate valuable data , which we can use to inform the EAMU Programme , ensuring the horticultural diligence persist fat and can take on the challenges nature presents with effective solutions . ”
ADAS Plant Pathologist , Dave Kaye , carried out trial on eight products include Frupica SC and Prolectus , for Botrytis control . He say : “ We set out to distinguish additional effective , and craw secure , treatments for grey mould ( Botrytis ) in a range of ornamental plant species , admit ferns , follow the recent loss of Rovral ( iprodione ) .
“ Botrytis sham ornamentals in a short cycle and we were able-bodied to see that both Frupica SC and Prolectus were very effective in managing this disease . To aid agriculturalist , trials were carried out on a commercial site using received software methods , open event were also contain in Herefordshire and Scotland earlier this year , to share the findings .
The SCEPTREplus labor aims to hand over enforce enquiry on high - precedency disease , pest and weed problems in fresh garden truck and ornamental crops to support approval of products , as part of formulate and developing Integrated Pest Management ( IPM ) programme . More information is usable at : horticulture.ahdb.org.uk / SCEPTREplus .
Growers have the opportunity to attend two open days in May to see how the SCEPTREplus trials are get along . The first will be held on 2 May look at antifungal against livid buncombe and smolder and weed killer on narcissus crops . The second is on 16 May , assessing the weed ascendancy trials for spring Allium cepa . To hold your place , visitahdb.org.uk/events .
For specific information on the latest EAMU notifications , call : horticulture.ahdb.org.uk / late - eamus .
