Berryworld Limited

The drought in 2022 highlighted the severe limitations on farmers and growers having access to reliable water supplies to support high-value irrigated crop production. The protected horticulture sector is particularly vulnerable to water shortages given that all the crop water requirements must be met from irrigation. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) provides a...

AUTOPIC is a multi disciplinary project aimed at mechanising the harvesting of soft fruit through the use of autonomous vehicles and robotics. Partners include Harper Adams University, the Shadow Robot Company, Interface Devices Limited, BerryWorld and the National Physical Laboratory. The project is timely since the source of migrant seasonal fruit picke...

Control of soilborne pathogens such as Verticillium wilt has become a major problem in UK horticulture since withdrawal of the broad-spectrum chemical fumigant methyl bromide. A previous project involving the RTO's investigated biofumigant green crops as replacements for methyl bromide. Cultivation and incorporation of biofumigant crops proved difficult, ...