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)
End of project fact sheets
Download the BAPL R&D fact sheets
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
British Apples & Pears Limited commissions vital crop research
As soon as it became clear that the AHDB was withdrawing from horticultural crop research, the British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) board acted quickly to establish an alternative arrangement. The BAPL R&D Group now works actively to enable growers to meet...
IPM research – call for proposals
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has opened a call for research proposals related to integrated pest and disease management (IPM). Applications are open to single contractors or collaborative consortia. The deadline for proposals is midday on 28 February...
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
