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AGRII FRUIT AGRONOMY CONFERENCE 2026

Dare: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Time: 9:00 – 17:00
Location: Agrii, Throws Farm Technology Centre, Essex, CM6 3AQ


We invite you to an industry focused event designed to bring together customers from across the agronomy and crop production sector. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, share insights, and explore the latest technological advancements shaping the future of crop production.

This event is split into two sessions for Tree/Top Fruit and Soft Fruit. 

  • Tree Fruit: Morning: 09:00 - 12:30
  • Lunch & Manufacturers (All guests): 12:30 - 13:30
  • Soft Fruit: Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00


Both sessions will conclude with a tour of Throws Farm’s new glasshouse facility, showcasing application demonstrations and trial insights, demonstrations of fruit trials, sprayer application and product formulation.

Agenda:

Tree Fruit: 9:00am - 12:30pm

  • Don Pendergrast, Technical Manager (Non-Combinable Crops)
    Summary of Key Findings from Five Years of UK R&D on Scab Sensitivity
  • Matthew Audley, Technical Director, Plant Heath Care
    Can Peptide Technology Deliver Effective Disease Control?
  • Stuart Sutherland & Phil Carpenter, De Sangosse
    Optimising Spray Application Systems with Adjuvants
  • Tom Land, National Fertiliser Manager
    Phosphorus in Soils: Maximising Existing Reserves Without Additional Applications


PM Soft Fruit: 1:30pm - 5:00pm

  • Don Pendergrast, Technical Manager (Non-Combinable Crops)
    Biologicals: The Future Backed by Market Leading R&D
  • Matthew Audley, Technical Director, Plant Heath Care
    Peptide Technology: From Root Growth to Extended Shelf Life
  • Samuel Caygill, San Agrow
    Defending Against Soft Rots When High Yields and Slow Sales Narrow Picking Windows
  • David Marks, Levity Crop Science
    Amine Nitrogen for improved photosynthesis, root and fruit growth

 

CPD points are available at this event.

If you have any trouble registering, please contact info@agrii.co.uk