From a highly practical perspective, ICL Hort Science Live (HSL 2024) will explore the knowledge, technologies, and skills UK growers need to produce quality resilient plants in sustainable peat-free growing media.
To be held at the Cambridge-based National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB), this one-day grower-focused event will be repeated on two consecutive days - July 3 and 4 (10 am-2.30).
In contrast to previous Hort Science events, HSL 2024 will be trials-led. Five sessions will explore new developments in wood fiber and water management, advances in controlled released fertilizers (CRFs), and nutrient management, and explain why growers should embrace biostimulants in peat-free growing media.
"With the spotlight firmly on the latest technologies and management practices, the content will be brought to life through a series of trials, to be viewed on the day," says ICL Sales Manager Adrian Thirtle-Watts.
"In addition to our highly knowledgeable UK technical team led by Andrew Wilson, we are pleased to welcome Lianne van Wijk, ICL's International Technical Manager, to HSL 2024. Lianne will lead a session on 'Building the future of Osmocote', exploring the new biodegradable fertilizer coatings and their performance in sustainable substrates.
BASIS points will be available.
For more information:
ICL Group
www.icl-sf.ie