FRC Randwijk Research and Innovation for the fruit-growing sector
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research, tests and demos
The Fruit Research Centre Randwijk is the place to go for independent research and practice-oriented trials and demonstrations in fruit cultivation. Through research, demonstrations and connecting parties in the chain, FRC Randwijk contributes to a strong and future-proof fruit cultivation sector.
Highlighted research
Cutting back shoots when planting?
Tests and practical experience have shown that cutting back shoots when planting results in better coverage than leaving them long […]
Planting in the Middle of Winter?
In 2023, a trial was established in the experimental orchard with Elstar, comparing two planting times: February and May. The […]
Pruning in relation to fruit tree canker in Conference
In recent years, we have also seen a clear increase in Neonectria infection in Conference at the trial orchard. Could […]
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- Company listing (logo and web link) on the FRC Randwijk website
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- You are welcome at the special sponsor meetings and supporter meetings
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- Discount on practical research or demo assignments that you have FRC Randwijk carry out
- Monthly newsletter with news from the fruit growing sector
- Access to the Knowledge Platform
- Five free tickets for the open day
- Priority in the allocation of stand space and a discount on a stand at the business market during the open days
News and current events
New plum trees planted
In order to further focus stone fruit research, FRC recently planted a new plum orchard next to the cherry trees. […]
Current affairs december
Over the past year, circumstances continued to test us, Yet the trees bore more fruit than we had expected, Their […]
Leaves as a source of scab infections
Most pear growers experienced the past year as one in which scab was relatively easy to control. Nevertheless, in Randwijk, […]
