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
Post-flowering treatment for the apple blossom weevil
In the run-up to flowering, treatments against the apple blossom weevil were carried out on many plots, including at FRC […]
Effect MaxCel, Globaryll en Exilis on thinning and rusting Conference
In 2025, a trial was conducted at FRC Randwijk on the Conference variety using MaxCel, Globaryll and Exilis to assess […]
Results of cherry thinning
Now that flowering is over, it is time to consider thinning the cherry trees. In this trial, the effect of […]
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Benefits for Supporters
- Two free tickets for the open day
- Access to the annual tour
- Monthly newsletter with news from the fruit growing sector
- Access to the Knowledge Platform
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Benefits for Sponsors
- Company listing (logo and web link) on the FRC Randwijk website
- Your company logo on the sponsor wall
- An FRC Randwijk logo that you can mention on your own website
- You are welcome at the special sponsor meetings and supporter meetings
- The opportunity to take a free tour of the research location once a year with staff or customers
- 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
Mechanical flower thinning on a work card
The Darwin machine for mechanical flower thinning has been brought out of the shed again. On the Natyra plot, we […]
Pear tree canker
Since the winter of 2024/25, research has also been conducted into the effect of pruning methods on the Conference pear […]
Launch of the Sustainable Winegrowing Project
The KoM project on sustainable viticulture was launched on 1 February, a collaboration between WUR Randwijk, the Association of Dutch […]
