Press Releases
Lord Whitty Launches Warwick HRI and New Director Announced
On Friday 19th March Defra Minister Larry Whitty will sign an agreement creating as part of the University of Warwick a new centre of excellence for horticulture research – Warwick HRI. The signing ceremony will also see the announcement of Warwick HRI’s new Director Dr Simon Bright.
UK Scientist Leads International Biodiversity Project to Save Gambian Wildlife and Ancient Forest
A University of Warwick scientist is tackling biodiversity problems on an international level by creating the new Darwin Field Station in Gambia’s largest and oldest nature reserve, which is set to promote national biodiversity awareness and sustainable tourism through training and education programmes.
Scientists Develop Soil Moisture Sensor to Save Farmers £10 per Hectare and Benefit the Environment
Scientists have developed a new "intelligent" reliable soil moisture sensor that is set to ensure horticulturists accurately irrigate staple crops such as potatoes and fruit, and enhance environmentally friendly farming practices.
Horticulture Research International and Warwick University welcome Ministerial Announcement
Horticulture Research International (HRI) and the University of Warwick welcomed today’s Ministerial statement that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reached agreement with the University of Warwick about the future of HRI Wellesbourne and Kirton.
270 Farmers and 27000 Cattle Sought To Solve TB Mystery
Researchers at the University of Warwick want to move quickly to seize a unique opportunity to get a new understanding of how bovine TB spreads.
Warwick Press Statement on Ministerial Announcement on HRI QR Review
The University of Warwick and Horticulture Research International (HRI) have worked closely together since 1997. The range of their collaborative activities has broadened considerably in recent years.