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Apple - Best Practice Guide for UK Production
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This Defra guide aims to improve the competitive position of the UK apple industry. It seeks to provide growers with information on topics that have the greatest influence in achieving commercial success in apple production. Defra and HRI, March 2003.
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Barley growth guide (Winter 2005/06)
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This HGCA barley growth guide summarises data 'benchmarks' for each facet of barley development through the growing season. Thus it provides a detailed guide to management techniques to improve the performance of barley crops. HGCA & SEERAD, Winter 2005/06.
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Borage - Crop Factsheet
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Borage has been grown in the UK for a number of years as a high value, speciality oil crop. Similar to Evening Primrose, Borage is recognised as a key source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is commonly used in personal care products and nutraceuticals. NNFCC, 2006
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Crambe - Crop Factsheet
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Crambe (more commonly known as Abyssinian mustard) is an annual spring sown herb from the
mustard family originating from the Mediterranean regions. Crambe has been grown successfully for industrial use in North America for a number of years and more recently has proved to be successful in the UK as an alternative oil crop. NNFCC, 2006
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Crop Establishment - A Management Guide
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This document has been produced by the Soil Management Initiative and provides guidelines for the progressive adoption of improved cultivation practices whether plough-based or reduced cultivation. It aims to improve soil management, reduce input costs and protect both profitability and the environment. It is a practical, informed tool for farmers, advisors and the farming industry. 2005 version as HTML, 2000 version as pdf. Soil Management Initiative, 2005.
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Crops: Guide to National Listing of Varieties of Agricultural and Vegetable Crops in the UK (PB10621)
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This document provides a short guide to the National List system was adopted in 1973 following the UK entry into the European Community. EU Directives require Member States to prepare and publish National Lists of Varieties of the main agricultural and vegetable species which are eligible for certification and marketing in their territory. The EU Directives are implemented in the UK by the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001 (as amended). The procedure for making an application for National Listing is briefly explained in this booklet. Defra, PB10621, 2005.
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Environmental impact of cereals and oilseed rape for food and biofuels in the UK
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HGCA commissioned the Central Science Laboratory to review the current environmental effects of growing cereals and oilseed rape and assess how these may change when growing for biofuel markets. The review concludes that biofuel cropping can make a positive contribution to the environment. Biofuel production can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, meet EU biofuel targets, cut greenhouse gas emissions and provide alternative markets for farmers. This leaflet provides a brief overview of Research Review 54 available from HGCA. It introduces the complex processes and interactions involved for policy makers, growers and others engaged in the biofuel debate. HGCA, Spring 2005.
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Hazel Coppice Restoration (FCIN56)
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The biology and silviculture of hazel coppice woodlands are briefly explained. Practical procedures for management of stools are described and the results of a recent case study on growth and yield are presented. Forestry Commission, FCIN56, 2004.
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Hemp - Crop Factsheet
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Hemp is grown widely as a fibre crop in Europe and is now also an established minor crop in
the UK. The crop may be grown for both its fi bre and oil. NNFCC, 2006.
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Herbs Photo Gallery and Information
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This is an extensive resource holding photos and general information on a wide range of herbs found in the UK. ADLib resource 2006.
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HGCA Recommended List 2006/07 for cereals and oilseeds
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HGCA Recommended Lists are run by Crop Evaluation Ltd, an independent company owned by HGCA and managed by all stakeholders involved in the Lists. Varieties are added to the Lists when they are considered to have the potential to provide a consistent economic benefit to the whole industry. Eleven new varieties have been added to the HGCA Recommended Lists for 2006/07, while thirteen have been removed. HGCA, 2006.
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HGCA Topic Sheets Index
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A chronological index to HGCAs Topic Sheets.
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Integrated Crop Management (CPA Book)
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This booklet was produced by the CPA in 1996. In contains detailed, sound, practical guidance on Integrated Crop Management. It should be noted that some guidance is now out of date or about to be replaced with new regulations particularly with respect to waste management. Crop Protection Association (CPA), 1996.
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Integrated Crop Management (CPA Leaflet)
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This leaflet is a summary of the book of the same name produced by the CPA in 1996. In contains detailed, sound, practical guidance on Integrated Crop Management.
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Integrated Pest Management
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This brochure looks at the principles and strategies of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and explains how elements of IPM can be adopted at local level by the farmer depending on local conditions and the role of crop protection and biotechnology products. CropLife International, 2003.
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