Technical events
About
HGCA’s regional winter technical seminars look to help growers and agronomists drive arable businesses forward through the application of research findings.
HGCA also supports a range of technical conferences.
HGCA Agronomy 2015
Solutions for local challenges
Based on the latest research findings, these events – taking place across England and Scotland – look to provide agronomic solutions for local challenges.
“Our Regional Managers are working with growers to understand key issues limiting productivity and exploiting local knowledge to better target information arising from HGCA’s extensive programme of research.“
Mr Richard Laverick, HGCA Head of Regional Development
Agronomy 2015 will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss the latest developments in agronomy with experts at the cutting-edge of applied research.
HGCA Regional Managers will chair the events and facilitate technical debates enabling growers to share experience and access recent research relevant to their business.
Topics for 2015
- The latest fungicide performance data
- Getting the most from Recommended Lists disease ratings
- Using pest thresholds to get spray timings right
- Guidance on cropping and marketing decisions
The events will also include a range of bespoke papers designed to meet region-specific pressures.
Events for 2015*
13 January – Borders (papers)
15 January – Perthshire (papers)
20 January – Aberdeenshire (papers)
28 January– Northumberland (papers coming soon)
*Click on the event-specific links for further information.
In your area
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