A workshop to look at production costs and sector profitability for Herefordshire and Worcestershire hop growers will take place on 24 October.
Clare Greener, NFU West Midlands horticulture spokeswoman, said: “Knowing the costs of production has never been more important than it is now, especially with rising inputs like fertiliser.
Event details
Coffee from: 9:00am
Start: 9;30am
Finish: 12.30pm
Location: The Plough Inn, Stoke Lacy
To book contact Jonathan Blackman - 0774738213
For further information contact Clare Greener - 07771 626080
“This is also especially the case for producers of a crop like hops where there is a small grower base.
“At this event, growers will be able to fully understand their costs of production as a result of taking part in the workshop and be in a position to compare their costs against agreed sector averages.
“Herefordshire and Worcestershire has some important hop growing areas and I hope as many producers as possible will go along.”
She said the event followed a highly successful, similar event held earlier in the year for cider apple growers.
The workshop is a joint event between the NFU and the Herefordshire Hop Discussion Group.