 Robinson was on the Editorial Board of "Scientia Horticulturae" (1970–89), Associate Editor of "Crops Research Journal" (1982–89) and on the Editorial Board of "Chronica Horticulturae" (1992–95).Robinson's work in horticulture was recognised by the Gold Veitch Memorial Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society, Honorary Life Membership of the Royal Dublin Society and of the International Society for Horticultural Science.He was given Fellowship and the Distinguished Horticulturist Award from the Institute of Horticulture, and in 1996 was elected to the Institute's Hall of Fame.