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| 2 | | | 06/19 Establishing a Resilient Water Supply |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/2RRQX5J | List of water sources, ideas for water capture, storage and reuse and how to audit business water use | 2019 | AHDB |
| 3 | | | 17/17 Measuring an improving the performance of overhead irrigation for container-grown crops |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/2EsU152 | Solutions to minimise water wastage from beds holding container-grown crops, method for assessing efficiency and accuracy of overhead irrigation | 2018 | AHDB |
| 4 | | | 18/17 Methods and equipment for matching irrigation supply to demand in container-grown crops |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3cqTpJP | List of factors affecting water gain and oss from container grown rops, idea of improving efficiency through scheduling and watering regime (i.e. wet/dry, moist, 'lean') | 2018 | AHDB |
| 5 | | | 05/17 Precision scheduling of irrigation in the production of container-grown HNS in various growing media |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3cprTfR | extent of HNS growers in England and Wales, and how they lie within areas of high water demand, note on runoff of chemicals affecting water courses, difference between peat and peat-free gm, water holding capacity, note on education of staff on need (or not) to water Peat Free Growing Media | 2018 | AHDB |
| 6 | | | Guidance for irrigators in the Golf sector |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3i7cbr3 | facts about water shortage around UK and tips for reducing water usage and wastage in the context of the golf sector | 2019 | Waterwise |
| 7 | | | Optimal use of Water for Industry and Agriculture dependant on direct abstraction - Best Practice Manual |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/300Sr1J | Technical gude for various crop types and irrigation needs, as well as optimal water use in other industry | 2002 | Cranfield University and WS Atkins Ltd |
| 8 | | | Rainwater harvesting: regulatory position statement |
| Growers
Retailers | https://bit.ly/3mOjMhK | When you do and do not need an abstraction license for harvesting rainwater: "You do not need a water abstraction licence for a water storage reservoir with an overflow that is used for irrigation, provided that the reservoir is only filled by:
- harvested rainwater – so the overflow water only consists of harvested rainwater
- water abstracted from another source of supply under a full abstraction licence – this water can include incidental rainfall but not harvested rainwater" | 2019 | Environment Agency |
| 9 | | | Reservoirs: owner and operator requirements |
| Growers
Retailers | https://bit.ly/3kElkZu | Guidance for building and operating a reservoir. Note reservoirs holding less than 25,000 cubic metres do not need to be registered but should still be designed properly and have a flood plan in place | 2020 | DEFRA and Environment Agency |
| 10 | | Growers
Retailers | https://bit.ly/33Z2ANX | PowerPoint presentation, the information is in questions and bullet point with pictures and about one specific installation project. Would need to be reworded as an example, or as a how-to guide. | 2018 | WET centre |
| 11 | | | Thinking about an irrigation reservoir? |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/36356oT | Examples of how reservoirs have been built and used, the benefits and pitfalls of building one, very technical but realistic guide to reservoirs | 2008 | UK Irrigation Association and Cranfield University |
| 12 | | | Save water and money: irrigate efficiently |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/32VBEPD | Practical guide for growers to audit their current water use and irrigation system for efficiency, with case studies etc | 2008 | UK Irrigation Association and Cranfield University |
| 13 | | | Switching irrigation technologies |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/32VBZBT | Comparison between various irrigation methods, from current widespread sprinkler system to trickle irrigation. Aimed at outdoor irrigation techniques for fields | 2007/08 | UK Irrigation Association and Cranfield University |
| 14 | | | Irrigation Best Practice: A Water management Toolkit for Field Crop Growers |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/33Sli9W | In-depth guidance for managing efficient water use for irrigation in field grown crops. The aims of this toolkit are to assist those irrigators who currently do not keep records of their water use, but who nevertheless are concerned with the reliability of future water supplies, to manage their use of water more effectively | 2007 | DEFRA and ADAS |
| 15 | | Growers | https://bit.ly/34ax9An | Specific instructions for using UKIA benchmarking tool online | 2013 | UK Irrigation Association and Cranfield University |
| 16 | | Growers | https://bit.ly/2RR9sXQ | "The agronomic, economic and environmental benefits of irrigation scheduling". Instructions on how to schedule irrigation to maximise the results. | 2008 | UK Irrigation Association and Cranfield University |
| 17 | | | So you want to … build a reservoir? |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3kK1dcB | Information and advice for people thinking about getting a reservoir with first hand knowledge from others' experiences, length of time, cost, whether or not it needs planning permissions etc | 2020 | Farmer's Weekly |
| 18 | | Growers | https://bit.ly/3653yea | The Fertigation Bible has been prepared to provide useful practical information to the horticultural sector of the diverse technologies available for all aspects of fertigation within the EU. Large document over 800 pages long, but indexed to allow for specific interests. Fertigation is the practice of applying fertiliser to a crop via the irrigation system. | 2020 | FERTINNOWA |
| 19 | | | Irrigation Energy Efficiency |
| Growers
Retailers | https://bit.ly/2G75urM | The energy efficiency of irrigation systems is perhaps not the biggest focus for most growers. However, by increasing the efficiency of both energy use and water use, overall savings can be made, both for the resources and the cost. | 2019 | AHDB / GrowSave |
| 20 | | | Water management in retail nurseries and garden centres |
| Growers
Retailers | https://bit.ly/35RyfBA | Technical paper from Australia's Nursery and Garden Industry, practical examples of reducing waste of water in a retail setting. | 2007 | Nursery and Garden Industry Australia - Australian Horticulture Ltd |
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| 22 | | | HTA Member resource - How To Guide - CO2, Energy and Garden Retail |
| Retailers | https://bit.ly/3l70Yds | Guide for HTA members (requires login) with tips and examples for retailers to begin reducing their carbon footprint and how this can be done without detailed carbon emission measurements. | 2021 | HTA |
| 23 | | | Energy efficiency in agriculture |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3k0OulD | Free guide for evaluating energy efficiency in agriculture and horticulture, with both general and sector specific advice and examples. | 2019 | Carbon Trust |
| 24 | | | Energy management in protected cropping |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3nTtH64 | This guide, which combines the updated factsheets, contains many useful facts, figures and tips for growers to better manage their energy use, which could lead to significant financial savings. | 2019 | AHDB and GrowSave |
| 25 | | | Energy saving climate control for cultivating greenhouse ornamentals |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3j0YKJw | Technical report on example of Germany and climate control system in a commercial greenhouse | 2017 | Thomas Schwend |
| 26 | | | Greenhouse Energy Conservation checklist |
| Growers
Retailers | https://bit.ly/3j0kp4F | American source, but useful resource for checking own system for energy efficiency | 2019 | Farm Energy |
| 27 | | | Top Energy Saving Tips for Your Commercial Greenhouse |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3duNuE9 | Another American source, guide of what to look for when doing a check of glasshouses for energy efficiency | 2020 | GGS Stuctures |
| 28 | | | Integrated Pest Management (IPM) |
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| 29 | | | Integrated Pest Management Plan |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/30KK7nm | NFU and Voluntary initiative offer an online resource to create an IPM plan for your business | 2017 | NFU, The Voluntary Initiative |
| 30 | | | Practical weed control for nursery stock |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3ny6wOr | 254 page manual for weed control in both container-grown and field grown nursery stock | 2013 | ADAS, HDC |
| 31 | | | Weed control cover materials for sustainable container-grown plant production for ornamental growers and landscapers |
| Growers
Landscapers | https://bit.ly/2GwLrU7 | An innovation guide answering the question "Which cover material do you choose to prevent weed growth in container-grown plants?". Practical advice and guide with a section on cost price calculations. | 2019 | PCS |
| 32 | | | Baiting stored irrigation water to test for the presence of Pythium and Phytophthora |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3lrrsF2 | Summary of output of AHDB project HNS/PO 188 'Baiting and diagnostic techniques for monitoring Phytophthora and Pyhtium species in irrigation water on ornamental nurseries'. 2 page summary document of techniques | N/A | AHDB |
| 33 | | | Herbaceous perennials: a guide to container-grown crops |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/30Q2Td4 | A guide to the cultural requirements and production methods for container-grown herbaceous perennials | 2010 | ADAS, HDC |
| 34 | | | Flower Power. Making the most of flowering seed mixes |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3ltLoHf | Cross sector factsheet, 08/15, with the aim to improve farmland biodiversity and introduce natural predators and pollinators to improve crop growth | 2020 | AHDB |
| 35 | | | Overview of pests in horticultural glasshouses |
| Growers
Retailers | https://bit.ly/30O6Pei | AHDB knowledge library containing information about a number of pests, such as red spider mites, whitefly and aphids. | | AHDB |
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Retailers | https://bit.ly/2GQKPZf | Case studies for pest, weed and disease management | 2020 | AHDB |
| 37 | | | IPM in Horticulture - Biological pest control |
| Growers | https://bit.ly/3bC11t5 | AHDB Hub for IPM in horticulture, with advice, videos and resources to help with implementing IPM | 2020 | AHDB |