ISHS Acta Horticulturae 3: Symposium on Work Study in Horticulture
THE APPLICATION OF WORK STUDY TO TOMATO GROWING UNDER GLASS |
| Author: | A.P. Mitchell |
| Abstract:
The Guernsey glasshouse industry has 1,150 acres of glass, of which approximately 1,000 acres is devoted to tomatoes. Only about 12% of tomato growers follow tomatoes with a second crop, usually flowers. The industry consists mainly of small units. 65% of holdings are less than one third of an acre, and account for 27% of the area. 31% of the holdings are between one third of an acre and one acre, and account for 46% of the area. Even the large areas under one management consist of small, scattered units. 36% of the glass is over 44 years old. Only 33% is of modern construction. | |
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