The British Christmas Tree Growers Association

Christmas Tree Trade Fair - 3rd May 2012 at Leigh Sinton Farms. Interfield Malvern WR14 1UU

There will be a day of instruction debate and demonstration at the Leigh Sinton Farm. Cost will be £ 25.00 per head and all are welcome.

10.00 - 10.30 Arrival / registration / coffee

10.30 – 10.35 Welcome and introduction – Roger Hay

10.35 – 10.50 current season needle necrosis + Questionaire – Colin Palmer ( rural services) / Janet Allen ( ADAS)

10.50 – 11. 10 Phosphite for healthy growth – Mark Palmer (Agrovista UK Ltd)

11.10 – 11.30 Amino Acids, Their role in tree growth – Graham Beggin ( Microferm Ltd)

11.30 – 11.50 Mainman / shark, timing and efficiency – James Cheesman ( Belchim )

11.50 - 12.10 Precision Nutrition solutions – Andrew Wilson ( Everris Ltd)

12.10 – 12.30 low Volume spraying – Haydon Beddows - ( Micron Group )

12.30 – 1.30 Buffet lunch and chance to view trade stands.

After lunch ( or by prior arrangement )

Machine and hand planting demonstration ( weather dependent) by Egedal and Festive forestry services

Danish tree husbandry and improvement techniques by Finn Ogstrup of Hede Danmark

pruning and Shearing workshop by Mike Davies of Festive forestry services

Inter row tractor demonstrations and assessments ( weather dependent)

fertilizer trials update and inspection with Andrew Wilson ( Everis Ltd )

3.30- 4pm CLOSE

Dates for your diary

Dates for your diary.

1 March EU Council meeting, Vienna

5 April NNR Seminar, National Motor Cycle Museum

3 May Fair Leigh Sinton

Late May Meeting postponed Half Day, Peter Strawson, North Lincs

7 June Open Day Fillingham Trees, Lincs

6 July Open Day Rob Morgan, Swansea

8-11 August NCTA Convention Sacramento, California

4-5 September Trade Fair Four Oaks

13 September Open Day Half Day, Roger Howell, Devon

October Competition Open Day To be decided

The European Council Summer meeting is pencilled in for Ireland

The Chairman is seeking nominations for the 2011 Chairmans Trophy.

David Brown,the current chairman, has sponsored this prestigious trophy for the member or members who have made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of our industry during the year. All members are invited to nominate individuals or companies for their work towards this. All nominations will be judged by the committee and the award will be presented to the winner at our annual Christmas tree competition day.