Fruit for the Future 2015
Fruit for the Future is aimed at farmers, agronomists, representatives of the food and drink industries, scientists and others interested in soft fruit. The event is organised by the James Hutton Institute and sponsored by SSCR.
Attendees will be able to:
- hear seminars on current issues and research
- view demos and trade stands
- take part in the fruit walk and tour of trial plots
- taste the latest selections from the raspberry breeding programme
- network with colleagues, suppliers and industry experts
Programme
- 1.00pm: Registration and networking. Tea and coffee will be available on arrival
- 1.30pm: Welcome and seminars
- 3.00pm: Cream tea, exhibits and networking
- 4.00pm: Fruit walk and plot tour
- 5.30pm: SSCR prize draw
Seminars
Seminar topics for 2015 are:
- "Novel approaches to weed control in fruit crops" - Harriet Roberts, ADAS
- "Understanding raspberry using 'Omics' technologies" - Julie Graham, James Hutton Institute
- "Interactions between belowground organisms and pollinators in soft fruit production" - Peter Orrell, James Hutton Institute
Attendee Registration
Attendance at this event is FREE and early booking is recommended. While advance booking is not essential, it does speed up the registration process on the day. There are several ways you can register:
Unfortunately, you cannot block book places so a separate booking must be completed for each attendee.
Scan and email the completed form to the email address below or bring your completed form with you on the day.
Location
The event is being held at the James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie and directions can be found below.
Contact
If you have any queries or wish further information, please contact: Pam Cassidy, Events Coordinator (Interim), Fruit for the Future, The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA. Email: events@hutton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)344 928 5428.
