Weather Stations

UAP have invested in a network of “ADCON” weather stations, initially sited in Kent, Norfolk, Hampshire, Hereford and Lincolnshire, but the plan is to purchase more stations, to increase coverage of the UK.

The stations will collect weather data which will be used to more accurately forecast various pests and diseases, giving UAP the upper hand in effective crop protection.

The stations will improve pest and disease control decision making in top fruit, potatoes, hops, vines, strawberries, lettuce and tomatoes. Among the diseases forecast will be Downy and Powdery Mildews, Fireblight, Potato and Tomato Late Blight and Apple Scab.

The collected data can be interpreted by UAP staff, using various computing models. The information can also be imported into the HDC-developed “MORPH” computer model, increasing the range of prediction systems available to Agronomists. The technology will allow rapid communication of pest and disease threats, by text and email to UAP Agronomists.

The bottom line will be more effective control, improved adoption of IPM/ICM techniques and not least, greater customer satisfaction.