HDC studentships – funding the future of horticulture
Five new studentships funded by the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) will deliver high quality research for the benefit of the bulb and outdoor flowers, hardy nursery stock, soft fruit and crop protection sectors while developing high-calibre individuals for the horticulture industry of the future. The studentships for 2013 have been awarded across four
separate institutions: East Malling Research, University of Warwick, Scottish Agricultural College and James Hutton Institute. They comprise four, three-year studentships and one four-year funded Walsh Fellowship in partnership with Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority. The aim of the HDC studentship scheme is to address the
loss of horticultural courses and the consequent reduction in suitably qualified people entering into and serving the continuing needs of the industry. Jon Knight, HDC’s Head of research and development said, ‘Each of the successful projects will deliver applied research that has both benefit and impact, while simultaneously investing in highly skilled new talent to help to underpin the long-term needs of the sector.’ Among the successful studentships to be undertaken in the
2013-2014 academic year were projects on the application of precision agronomy to UK production of narcissus; novel
approaches for the management of leaf and bud nematodes in hardy nursery stock; the precolonisation of strawberry runners with Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to manage verticillium wilt; and integrated protection of horticultural crops through enhancing endogenous defence mechanisms.
_For full details on the HDC’s studentship scheme, please visit
www.hdc.org.uk
Greenfingers charity announces major new fundraising appeal
the horticultural industry and the general public how beneficial time spent outdoors is for children with life-limiting conditions.
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info@greenfingerscharity.org.uk or visit the
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Greenfingers, the charity dedicated to creating gardens in children’s hospices around the UK, has announced a major new fundraising appeal to support its plans for creating many more gardens. The ‘Rosy Cheeks’ appeal aims to raise £750,000 over the next two years to build at least 10 new gardens. To date, Greenfingers has designed and delivered 39 hospice gardens and is dedicated to creating further beautiful and inspiring outdoor spaces for children with life-limiting conditions to enjoy with family, friends and siblings, whether through play and fun, or therapeutic rest and relaxation. The new appeal aims to galvanise the charity’s plans to build more gardens and to impress upon
Greenfingers’ Chair broadcaster Matthew Wilson (second from left) invited his fellow trustees, including HTA Director general Carol Paris, to Clifton Nurseries, where he is MD, for the launch of the charity’s ‘Rosy Cheeks’ appeal
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