Fruit & Viticulture Collect free CPD points at Fruit Focus 2019
BASIS and NRoSO members can collect CPD points from attending Fruit Focus.
More than 130 fruit industry suppliers will be attending Fruit Focus in 2019. The event is not only a great opportunity for learning and networking, but also will help those committed to continuous learning by offering CPD points. BASIS members heading to Fruit Focus will have the opportunity to collect up to six BASIS CPD points. Members should head to stand 804 with their BASIS membership card for scanning and collect two points for attending the event. Pick up a stamp card to gain further points throughout the day. A total of four extra points can be collected by attending any of the Fruit Forums or Research Tours, with one point gained per activity. Stamp cards should be handed in at the BASIS
stand before leaving the event. NRoSO is offering members two points for attending Fruit Focus. Visit the Organisers Office and present your membership card or complete the register to be awarded your points. CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It refers to the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge and experience gained both formally and informally alongside work, beyond any initial training. Attending Fruit Focus 2019 is an effective way of keeping up with the latest developments and innovations in the fruit growing industry. ■
Fruit Focus 2019 FACTS When: Where: Tickets: Info:
A full list of exhibitors at this year’s Fruit Focus can be found on the website.
Weds 17th July 9am to 5pm East Malling Research Centre, New Road, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ (near junctions 4 & 5 of the M20) £10 each, available online in advance or on entry; Parking is free www.fruitfocus.co.uk
Orchard and vineyard machinery specialists Ledbury based Agrimec is an agricultural engineering firm which started as a distributor of Lamborghini Tractors and Hardi sprayers. The business has always been involved with niche markets and continues to do so today. It no longer has the Lamborghini tractor franchise but did keep the Hardi sprayer franchise selling crop sprayers and mist blowers for orchards and vineyards. The company also has the SFM Technology fruit machinery franchise selling fruit harvesting equipment, Perfect specialist mowers for large arable areas and orchards and
vineyards and Florida mist blowers for orchards and vineyards. In addition to these it also sells Pellenc battery powered pruning equipment, which has been enthusiastically received by customers. The company has a fully equipped workshop with two engineers undertaking maintenance and repair work on all kinds of agricultural and horticultural machinery. It also takes on design and build work mainly for specialist horticultural businesses where there are different requirements to the standard machines on offer. Included in these
AT THE FOREFRONT OF VINEYARD SPRAYING - est 1895 -
Agrimec stocks the range of Hardi crop sprayers and mist blowers for orchards and vineyards.
types of machines are cider apple washers and cleaners, top fruit mist blowers and sprayers for strawberry
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tunnels and other soft fruit. Agrimec also stocks hundreds of spare parts in its stores. ■
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