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Beekeepers and residents warned amid sightings of Asian hornet
18th April 2024
British beekeepers and residents have been urged to remain vigilant after an invasive hornet species was recently found on two occasions.
Tree fruit: Fresh insights to combat pests and disease
16th April 2024
This year’s NIAB Tree Fruit Day saw a range of scientists sharing alternative products and management strategies for tree fruit pests and diseases, as loss of chemistry becomes an increasing challenge. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby reports.
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“A rising tide floats many boats”: Authenticity and collaboration are key for Somerset orchard
12th April 2024
Creating ciders with 100% fruit juice rather than imported concentrates is a point of principle for Dowding’s Apple Juice & Cider, based in Somerset. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby spoke to farm owner Oliver Dowding, on the challenges facing smaller producers, the importance of working with other local businesses, and how the organic farm uses innovative approaches to tackle pest and disease problems.
British strawberries hit supermarket shelves thanks to recent warmer weather
19th April 2024
Beekeepers and residents warned amid sightings of Asian hornet
18th April 2024
Tree fruit: Fresh insights to combat pests and disease
16th April 2024
FEATURED PROFILE
“A rising tide floats many boats”: Authenticity and collaboration are key for Somerset orchard
12th April 2024
NIAB publishes its 2024 annual review
11th April 2024
Four new forward-thinking degree courses unveiled
8th April 2024
Machinery News
Time and labour savings
15th April 2024
An Essex-based, organic salad and vegetable grower says that a tractor-mounted, operator controlled rotary weeder is providing an effective and accurate inter-plant weeding solution – allowing two people to do the work of five, and in half the time. David Williams reports.
Hop harvester purchase made possible by finance
13th March 2024
It’s one thing knowing you desperately need to replace your hop-picker. But it’s another to actually make such a major purchase – especially when your money is needed for so many other things. Grower Sarah Hawkin took that plunge.
Half a century of industry service
19th February 2024
One of the UK’s longest established orchard and vineyard machinery manufacturers and suppliers celebrates 50 years of trading this year, and 40 years since it took on its main tractor franchise. David Williams joined senior team members during a visit to a long-standing customer to find out what makes the dealer’s service so special.
Specialist team focused on top quality products
16th April 2024
Time and labour savings
15th April 2024
Hop harvester purchase made possible by finance
13th March 2024
Half a century of industry service
19th February 2024
Fruit and vine machinery specialist celebrates 50th birthday
16th January 2024
Extend the life and value of your machinery with a winter service
27th December 2023
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British strawberries hit supermarket shelves thanks to recent warmer weather
Beekeepers and residents warned amid sightings of Asian hornet
Tree fruit: Fresh insights to combat pests and disease
“A rising tide floats many boats”: Authenticity and collaboration are key for Somerset orchard
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