Blog - Agrovista

30/04/2026

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

Field work has progressed since my last article in March, albeit slowly. It has been very stop-start with April living up to its showery reputation, although as I write this mid-month it looks like we are due a few dry days.

Optimising IPM strategies to manage aphid pressure in fruit crops

23/04/2026

Optimising IPM strategies to manage aphid pressure in fruit crops

Using well-planned biological control strategies alongside conventional plant protection as required can provide effective control of aphid populations and help protect actives, explains Agrovista fruit technical manager Alex Radu

26/03/2026

Simon Nelson - updates form the field

We’ve had 30-40mm of rain so far this month. While soils are not wringing wet, the dry periods we have had were too short to really dry things out. Farmers have had to snatch any opportunities they can to make inroads into the spring job list.

25/02/2026

Simon Nelson - updates form the field

Crops on the whole look well set up, so we can only hope that conditions remain favourable.

Organic production methods in orchards – something for everyone?

25/02/2026

Organic production methods in orchards – something for everyone?

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos outlines some key approaches to organic orchard management, some of which are also finding favour among conventional growers looking to underpin more sustainable production.

Well managed fruit crops deliver good yields and exceptional quality this season

19/01/2026

Well managed fruit crops deliver good yields and exceptional quality this season

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos reviews what turned out to be a very good year for many growers.

28/11/2025

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

Ongoing mild weather through to the first half of November has kept plants growing later and stronger than normal.

24/10/2025

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

Benign weather since my last report a month ago has helped many farmers complete autumn drilling in good time and into decent seedbeds.

25/09/2025

Simon Nelson - Updates from the field

It's been a great summer weatherwise and generally things have been going very well on farm since my last report in July.