R&D Completed Project Fact Sheets
BAPL commissions and funds a wide range of research projects to help British apple and pear growers respond to current and emerging challenges in orchards.
Alongside the full technical reports available to members, we are now producing concise end-of-project summaries to make key findings and practical recommendations more accessible to growers and the wider industry.
Download the latest project summaries below.
What the summaries cover
- Why the research was commissioned
- The main findings from the project
- Practical takeaways growers can apply now
- Promising future approaches still under development
- Recommended next steps for research and monitoring
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug continues to pose a growing risk to UK fruit production, particularly as climate conditions become more favourable for establishment.
This R&D end-of-project fact sheet summarising the latest evidence and practical guidance for growers, including:
- Early detection and monitoring
- Damage symptoms to look out for
- Practical orchard actions growers can take now
- Emerging control options under development
The fact sheet is based on research commissioned by BAPL and carried out by NIAB.
Download the end-of-project fact sheet
Woodlice
Woodlice are increasingly being identified as a cause of damage in apple orchards, particularly as fruit approaches harvest and becomes more susceptible to feeding damage.
This R&D end-of-project fact sheet summarises the latest evidence and practical guidance for growers, including:
- When and where woodlice damage is most likely to occur
- Damage symptoms to look out for
- Practical orchard actions growers can take now
- Emerging IPM-compatible control options under development
The fact sheet is based on research commissioned by BAPL and carried out by RSK ADAS.
Download the end-of-project fact sheet