R&D
BAPL research and development
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) works on behalf of growers to commission new research into pests and diseases.
Our aim is to provide growers with the latest and best information to help them protect their crops and deliver the highest quality fruit to retailers and their customers.
Our work is funded by British apple and pear growers via a voluntary levy.
BAPL is also part of Horticulture Crop Protection (HCP) Limited, which delivers much needed EAMUs (Extension Authorisation for Minor Use) and EAs (Emergency Authorisations) so our British apple and pear growers can protect their crops.
Key strategic research themes
View the 5 key themes for BAPL R&D
BAPL crop protection risk register
View the risk register
Completed research reports
Download (password protected)
BAPL R&D Technical Day
Link to all presentations
Latest HCP crop protection update
Read the latest HCP update
Latest R&D newsletter for BAPL members
Read the newsletter
BAPL R&D is led by programme manager, Rachel McGauley and guided by a voluntary technical committee.
BAPL members can contact Rachel about BAPL R&D via research@britishapplesandpears.co.uk
Current research projects
Click on the report icon next to the research project title to view the relevant BAPL R&D project research summary.
Copies of completed research reports are password protected page for members only. Accessible here.
Latest News
R&D news
BAPL R&D meeting, hosted by Niab on 10 February 2026
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) R&D meeting 2026 With colleagues from Niab, the BAPL research and development team hosted a full day of presentations from researchers and experts to share the latest in crop protection technologies and approaches. More...
BAPL secures £200k ADOPT project funding to cut fertiliser use and improve orchard establishment
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has secured funding worth £200,000 for two new applied research projects through the ADOPT project, strengthening the organisation’s grower-led research and development work aimed at improving sustainability, resilience and...
New call for research proposals on IPM in apples and pears
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) research and development team has published a research call for proposals aimed at improving integrated pest and disease management (IPM) in commercial apples and pears. The new apple and pear IPM research programme will...
BAPL and Niab annual R&D meeting on 10 February 2026
The BAPL research and development team will again be hosting its annual R&D meeting on 10th February 2026 in the Mumford Building at Niab East Malling, Kent. Following the success of last year’s collaboration, this year’s event is again being hosted...
BAPL/Niab R&D meeting on 10 February 2025
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) R&D meeting 2025. With colleagues from Niab, the BAPL research and development team hosted a full day of presentations from researchers and experts to share the latest in crop protection technologies and approaches. More...
BAPL and Niab annual R&D meeting on 10 February 2025
The BAPL research and development team will again be hosting its annual R&D day on 10th February 2025 in the Mumford Building at Niab East Malling, Kent. This year the event is being hosted jointly with Niab. BAPL members will be given priority booking for...
BAPL technical committee
Rob Saunders
BAPL R&D Chair
Paul Hamlyn
ACH Farming
Alex Radu
Agrovista Fruit
Nigel Jenner
AM Fresh UK
Rachel McGauley
BAPL Research Manager
Russell Graydon
Adrian Scripps Limited
Jeremy Linsell
Worldwide Fruit Limited
Nigel Stewart
A C Goatham
Sarah-Jayne Worthington
Cotswold Orchards
Reuben Collingwood
Collingwood’s Fruit Farms
Simon Saunders
Victoria Farm
