The herb trade in Britain is one that is incredibly diverse, covering aspects such as fresh cut, fresh pot, garden pot, essential oil production, processing (such as freezing and/or drying), seed production and importing.
The British Herbs Conference now due to take place on the 3rd March 2023, at Warwick University.
09:00 Registration and exhibition viewing
09:30 Introduction from Philip Dodd, British Herbs Technical Chairman.
09:40 Technical update from Claire Donkin, British Herbs Technical Officer.
10:00 Lisa Howkins from NFU Energy to talk on increasing energy costs, impacts to the industry and future insights.
10:40 Kate Coney from Perennial Charity to talk on the services offered to the Horticulture Industry.
11:00 Coffee break
11:30 Dr Itay Gonda from Unit of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants to talk on the Israeli experience of Fusarium in Coriander Production.
11:50 Sascha Jenkins from Warwick University to talk on Fusarium Projects.
12:10 Alberto Campanaro from Zayndu to talk on Basil Downy Mildew.
12:30 Claire Donkin to talk on Powdery Mildew screening work.
12:45 Lunch break
14:15 Ana Contente (PhD) from Reading University to talk on the Flavour Project, followed by Q&A opportunity with Debbie Wilson from AHDB.
14:40 Barbara Elder from the EUMUDA minor uses group to give an activity update.
15:00 The Future of Growing Media slot {speaker TBC}.
15:20 Closing remarks- Philip Dodd, British Herbs Technical Chairman.
Please note that Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the event, please contact admin@britishgrowers.org for more information.
Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite, by clicking here.