British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) R&D meeting.
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.
The meeting took place in Kent on 31 January 2024 and was open to members of BAPL who pay a levy to support this vital R&D work.
Rob Saunders, who chairs the BAPL R&D team provided this message at the start of the day.
Following Rob’s opening remarks, the apple and pear growers heard a range of fascinating presentations.
Click on the programme items to open the relevant slide decks (where available).
| Programme item | Presented by |
| Welcome and introduction to the BAPL R&D programme (PDF) |
Rachel McGauley |
| PaPPle (PDF) | NIAB EMR |
| Francis Wamonje | |
| Matevz Papp-Rupar | |
| Sarah Arnold | |
| Michelle Fountain | |
| Charles Whitfield | |
| Scab efficacy trial (PDF) | Tom Passey NIAB EMR |
| Woodlice (PDF) | Rory Jones ADAS |
| Storage (PDF) | Richard Colgan NRI and Rachel McGauley |
| Climate change survey (PDF) | Graham Dow |
| Biochar and LCAs (PDF) | Russell Graydon |
| Future projects | Rachel McGauley |
| HCP Update (PDF) | Simon Conway |
| EAMU/EA and Risk Register for 2024/25 onwards (PDF) | Carlos Duarte |
| R&D Grower Subscription Update | Ali Capper |
| Q&A | All |
In addition to the presentations, pop-up stands were provided by:
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Landseer
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Grid Duck
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Stemy Energy
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NIAB EMR and Growing Kent and Medway
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HCP
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ADAS
Finally, PhD student Charlotte Howard shared a post presentation on the benefits of flower strips in orchards. This was not funded by BAPL, but highly relevant to growers.