Horticulture Research International (HRI) will be playing host to industry experts at its Novel Crops Seminar on January 29.

The day will offer delegates an insight into novel crop production as many growers look to diversify into alternative foods.

Exotic Farm Produce's Neil Tomlinson will join HRI's Brian Smith, Tim Crowther and ESL's Major Edward Stenhouse, as well as a host of other leading lights.

Potential pulse crops for production in the UK, oriental vegetable crops and sweet potatoes, pictured, are among the subjects covered at the event.