Research and Development

The HTA is currently involved in a number of research and development and demonstration projects with a wide range of partners, tapping into various funding opportunities, to generate technical benefit for the ornamentals sector.

Invitations to join in with these projects will be sent out to businesses and can also be accessed in the relevant webpages below. Outcomes generated by these projects will be summarised on a regular basis.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

ADOPT Precision Irrigation with Wireless Sensors: Driving Peat-Free Production in Ornamental Horticulture

The use of in-pot sensors to generate quantitative data to enable better informed cultural decisions by growers.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

ADOPT WeevilWatch: Smart Pest Monitoring in Ornamental Crops

Automating the detection of vine weevil adults in container-grown crops to underpin better understanding and control.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

HCP Herbicide Phytotoxicity Testing on a Range of Container-Grown Ornamental Plant Species

Determining the safety of a range of new and potential pre and post emergence herbicide products for use in container-grown crops.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

R&D Tax Relief

A summary of the Research and Development Tax Relief Scheme, tips on how to successfully apply and two member success stories.

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