Now , in its fifth yr , Hort Science Online 2021 promises to be the good yet fork out interesting and think - beset content on topical subjects from sustainable growing medium to how to grow your line in an uncertain , complex , and ambiguous environment to spell inspections and how to train for the changes ahead .

“ Alongside the late innovations from ICL , HSO has become an significant political program to hear from industry influencers on a various reach of the latest expert founding and horticultural practice , ” explains Adam Ferjani , ICL ’s Marketing Communications Manager .   “ To help oneself participants navigate , this year ’s event – which launch on October 18 – the content is separate into five sections . The Sustainable Growing medium Hub will concentrate on non - peat raw materials , designing mixes , and overcoming the practical challenges .

“ The Osmocote GreenLab will showcase the launching of Osmocote 5 – the next generation of controlled - release fertiliser developed to sweep over the specific nutritional challenge present by peat - trim back / devoid medium . ”

HSO ’s Knowledge Hub will bring together experts from diverse field , including independent retail consultant Neville Stein exploring how to create an groundbreaking business culture and avoid stagnation during volatile and unsure times .

NIAB ’s aged expert manager Hilary Papworth will outline finding from two extremely technical AHDB funded projects ; the nutritionary and environmental divisor touch on Primula leaf boundary scorch and the delivery of liquid provender in different irrigation systems and growing medium – admit best drill monitoring advice .

“ For growers looking to spell or export plants , there will be an enlightening Plant Passporting update from DEFRA ’s Matthew Casey , ” says Adam . “ Meanwhile , Steve Townley - head of custom at European Freight Experts Jordon Freight – will cover import inspection , the impend changes front the industry , and some best practices to help growers prepare . ”

“ Featuring plant protective cover production and biostimulants , the HSO Plant Protection Hub will showcase ICL ’s new Plant Health Planner and include a hardheaded sitting on vine weevil control - focalize on the timing of nematode and Pitcher applications to optimise control . ”

Lastly , the Nurture Hub will include optimize aliment by sew computer program to crops using the AngelaWeb 3.0 precision sustenance computer programme , how Peters water - soluble plant food foster robust growth and high - quality plants , and why utilizing slow - release N is better than Calcium Nitrate .

“ HSO 2021 promises to be the biggest and well to escort , ” articulate Adam . “ We ’ve also introduced new interactive feature of speech to enable participant to catch at their leisure time and , as before , they can gain CPD points . ”

agriculturist can register atwww.hort-science.comand receive regular updates .