The Horticultural Development Company and The British Tomato Growers’ Association are organising a seminar for all those involved in the production, marketing and importation of tomatoes. Leading scientists and consultants will provide the latest information on threats to the UK crop and advice on their prevention and control. The event is aimed at growers, middle and junior management.
The Horticultural Development Company and The British Tomato Growers’ Association are organising a seminar for all those involved in the production, marketing and importation of tomatoes. Leading scientists and consultants will provide the latest information on threats to the UK crop and advice on their prevention and control. The event is aimed at growers, middle and junior management.
Date: 17/01/2013
Start Time: 09:30
End Time: 16:00
Location: THE AVON SUITE, WARWICK COMPLEX, STONELEIGH PARK, KENILWORTH, WARWICKSHIRE, CV8 2LZ
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Time |
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9.30 – 9.45 |
Registration and coffee |
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10.00 – 10.10 |
Chairman’s welcome |
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10.10 – 10.35 |
Tuta absoluta Dr Rob Jacobson (RJC) |
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10.35 – 11.00 |
Spotted Wing Drosophila Dr Michelle Fountain (EMR) |
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11.00 – 11.40 |
Tomato stem botrytis – epidemiology and control Tomato leaf mould – control options for a re-emerging disease Dr Tim O’Neill (ADAS) |
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11.40 – 12.15 |
Panel discussion |
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12.15 – 13.30 |
Lunch |
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13.30 – 13.55 |
Viroids and viruses of tomato – ongoing threats and recent developments Adrian Fox (Fera) |
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13.55 – 14.20 |
Policy developments on tomato pathogens and pests Richard McIntosh (Defra) |
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14.20 – 14.45 |
Working together to protect the industry from quarantine pests and diseases Tony Drewett (Fera) |
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15.05 – 15.45 |
Panel discussion |
Source: HDC – HDC Tomato Pest & Disease Day – Current Issues and Emerging Threats
