Research Tours

Keep up to date with the latest fruit research and scientific developments in the industry.  The scope of work at East Malling Research is hugely impressive from new varieties through to pest control and water efficiency.

Fruit Focus offers the ideal opportunity to take a guided tour encompassing East Malling Research's latest fruit research.

The 2011 Research Tours encompassed:

1. Strawberry Trials

Adam Whitehouse discussed two new selections from the East Malling Strawberry Breeding Club; everbearer EMR428 (proposed name 'Buddy') and late-season June-bearer F62 (proposed name 'Serenity').

2. Substrate Strawberry Production

Dr Mark Else looked at optimising water and fertiliser inputs to improve profitability and sustainability of substrate strawberry production.

3. Concept Pear Orchard Update

Graham Caspell provided an update on Sainsbury’s East Malling concept pear orchard, which was unveiled in 2010.