Tyfu Cymru visit to Wyevale Nurseries, Herefordshire

Wyevale is a family business that is being run by the third generation of t…

12/13/2022 11:10:58 AM
Research Summary – Mapping of exiting horticulture training provision (and current sector requirements)

A new study, titled “Mapping of existing horticulture training provision (a…

10/22/2022 8:44:40 PM
Integrated Pest and Disease Network Study Visit to The Bransford Webbs Plant Company

Last month the Ornamental cluster of the IPDM network visited Worcestershir…

8/26/2022 12:11:15 PM
Pick Your Own (PYO) Flowers – Diversification Opportunities

Although pick your own (PYO) has typically focused on soft fruit, there is…

4/7/2022 4:36:57 PM
Funding to Support Wales' Horticulture Sector

£227m to support Wales’ rural economy towards a greener and more sustainabl…

4/5/2022 5:49:50 PM
Investment in a small-scale horticulture grants scheme could significantly increase the amount of veg produced in Wales

Evaluation of a recent pilot study undertaken by Food Sense Wales has shown…

3/11/2022 3:14:26 PM
Microbiological Risk - What can we do?

In this report, we will look at some specific organisms of concern, where t…

3/2/2021 5:52:50 PM
Update on plant imports with high risk for Xylella fastidiosa- legislation (March 2021)

This note is for guidance and signposting only. New legislation that will c…

2/23/2021 2:36:08 PM
Key Findings and Recommendations: Tyfu Cymru Annual Evaluation Report

This report represents the evaluation of the second year of delivery (i.e.…

2/15/2021 3:11:28 PM
Food Safety: What are the risks from food?

In the UK, we take food safety for granted, and very rarely consider what p…

2/10/2021 4:25:18 PM
Looking for grants? A guide to what is available...

If you are looking for business grants or finance for your horticulture ent…

2/10/2021 1:48:31 PM
What is Certification and Accreditation all about?

Certification is the formal confirmation of certain characteristics of an o…

1/13/2021 11:42:48 AM
Peas Please Progress Report 2020

162 million additional portions of vegetables served as part of the Peas Pl…

12/14/2020 1:42:12 PM
Commercial Horticulture Plan 2020

Horticulture is a key growth sector for Welsh Government. It is essential t…

11/11/2020 1:41:16 PM
What is Red Tractor Certification all about.

The Red Tractor standard was originally launched in 2000 and has developed…

11/10/2020 3:20:18 PM
Impact of Community Supported Agriculture in Wales

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between farmers and…

7/28/2020 12:40:32 PM
Notes from Pruning Workshop Helios Orchard, Pool Hill Newent

Notes from Pruning Workshop Helios Orchard, Pool Hill Newent - Jan 2020. Tr…

7/27/2020 4:38:44 PM
Considering Converting? The First Step Towards Organic Production

Demand for organic produce and products in the UK has been consistently on…

7/27/2020 4:12:31 PM
Growing Cut Flowers Year Round

A huge range of plants from trees and shrubs to annuals and bulbs can be gr…

7/27/2020 3:44:38 PM
Tyfu Cymru Labour Monitoring Survey 2020

In June 2020 Tyfu Cymru conducted a survey to better understand the current…

7/20/2020 10:35:12 AM
Welsh Fruit and Vegetable Production - Baseline Study

This baseline study for Tyfu Cymru was conducted by Dr. Amber Wheeler and l…

6/26/2020 4:05:34 PM
Our Guide to Mobile Card Payment Systems

How customers pay for their goods is changing - debit card transactions ove…

5/28/2020 1:37:30 PM
Welsh Ornamental Growers Immediate Experiences of and responses to COVID-19

This report presents findings from consultation with ornamental plant and c…

5/7/2020 10:59:27 AM
Welsh Fruit & Vegetable Growers Immediate Experiences & Responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

This report presents findings from a survey with fruit and vegetable grower…

4/15/2020 3:18:29 PM
Diagnosis in Ornamental Plants

In commercial horticulture, plant pests and diseases (P&D) lead to losses i…

4/7/2020 5:25:47 PM
Tyfu Cymru and Ben Hartman Webinar

Further to our popular Ben Hartman workshop at Cae Tan in January, Ben has…

4/2/2020 8:22:54 PM
Organic Market Report 2019 - Insights

A report by the Soil Association revealed that the UK organic market is now…

3/19/2020 12:46:55 PM
Pick your Own (PYO): What you need to know to get 5* rated (part 2)

Part two of our Pick your Own Factsheet focusing on Marketing and Top Techn…

3/19/2020 12:28:00 PM
Getting to grips with the basics of plant health…

To sell high quality plants, you need to produce healthy plants. Plant pest…

3/19/2020 11:52:12 AM
Embracing Wonky

Wonky, over-sized, under-sized and over-blemished - the fruits and vegetabl…

12/16/2019 3:44:34 PM
Improve your finance and accounting practices

With the beginning of the new tax year taking place this month, what better…

12/16/2019 1:40:04 PM
Grown not Flown Flowers

The cut flower market can learn a lot from the way the food and drink indus…

12/16/2019 1:39:34 PM
Pick your Own (PYO): What you need to know to get 5* rated…

In our series of industry insights, we provide some background to the marke…

12/16/2019 1:38:55 PM
Apprenticeships – how can my business benefit?

Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way for any business to…

12/16/2019 1:38:16 PM
Should we say no to floral foam?

There is no escaping the growing consumer and media interest surrounding pl…

12/16/2019 1:37:47 PM
Organic market insight

The Soil Association published their 2017 Organic Market report earlier thi…

12/16/2019 1:37:05 PM