Argiculture, Horticulture & Crop Failures
Agriculture, horticulture, and plant pathology face complex challenges including crop failures, pest and disease outbreaks, soil contamination, equipment malfunctions, and post-harvest spoilage.
Common issues range from poor germination, phytotoxicity, and fungal infections to structural failures in storage facilities and contamination during transport. These problems can lead to significant financial losses and disputes over liability.
Hawkins provides expert forensic investigation to identify root causes, whether biotic (pests, fungi, viruses) or abiotic (environmental stress, chemical damage). Our multidisciplinary team supports insurers, legal professionals, and growers with clear, science-backed insights to resolve claims and prevent recurrence.
Our Argiculture, Horticulture & Crop Failures expertise
Agriculture & Horticulture
Hawkins' Forensic Expertise in Agriculture & Horticulture. From crop failures, pests and disease problems, pesticide damage, soil contamination, farming infrastructure to equipment malfunctions, Hawkins provides expert forensic
Plant Pathology
Plant pathology is the study of any factors that cause a plant to express symptoms that are abnormal for the plant in the environment in which it is growing. These symptoms could be leaf spots, tissue discolouration, blight,
Why Hawkins?
Hawkins is an industry leader with proven expertise and practical experience, married with a real awareness of our clients’ needs.
Rapid Response
- 24/7 availability
- Early site visit
- Prompt reporting
Quality Service
- A specialist team of forensic engineers and scientists
- Proven expertise and practical experience together with a rigorous peer review system
Breadth & Depth
- Over 150 impartial experts across an international network of offices
- Over 70 different areas of specialism
Commercial Awareness
- A range of services to suit your needs
- Combining successful outcomes with cost sensitivity
“Clients come back to Hawkins because of our honesty and integrity. Our subject matter experts have sound technical knowledge and expertise, married with a real commercial awareness of what our clients need. Hawkins provides a rapid response, giving quick accurate advice and communication of the evidence in a way our clients can act upon.”
Dr Andrew Prickett, Managing Director, Hawkins
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