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Funding to support Kent’s fruit industry
25th November 2023
The primary purpose of the Growing Kent & Medway (GK&M) programme is to support the plant-based food, drink and horticultural industries in the region, helping them to grow and thrive in the area.
“Outstanding” performance from Lidl on British apples
23rd November 2023
Lidl bought over 3,000 tonnes of new season British apples in October, while Tesco fell short of its 2022 performance, according to sales figures from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL).
£1.2M new funding available for horticultural sector
21st November 2023
Two new funding streams are being made available by Growing Kent & Medway to back sustainable innovation and new technologies in the horticultural and plant-based food and drink sector.
“Unique” plant-based organic fertiliser is a win for soil health
26th November 2023
Funding to support Kent’s fruit industry
25th November 2023
“Outstanding” performance from Lidl on British apples
23rd November 2023
£1.2M new funding available for horticultural sector
21st November 2023
Crop candles and refills now manufactured in the UK
15th November 2023
New green careers digital hub for Kent to launch
13th November 2023
Machinery News
Ernest Doe & Sons’ fruit and vineyard machinery working days prove popular
28th September 2023
New and existing customers enjoyed an opportunity to see the latest fruit and vineyard machinery working at events organised by Ernest Doe & Sons in Essex and Surrey in early July. Machinery editor David Williams was there.
Tractor Review
New Machinery Review: Fendt electric e107 V Vario tractor
26th September 2023
Fendt will officially launch its battery-powered e107 v Vario tractor at the German Agritechnica show this November. Fruit & Vine machinery editor David Williams enjoyed an early test drive.
Firm behind world’s first raspberry picking robot secures £1.5m investment
8th September 2023
Fieldwork Robotics, the company behind the world’s first raspberry picking robot, has secured £1.5 million in funding from investment firm Elbow Beach Capital (EBC) last month to enhance its technology and expand its reach.
Essex dealer business built on service and back-up
24th November 2023
Ernest Doe & Sons’ fruit and vineyard machinery working days prove popular
28th September 2023
Tractor Review
New Machinery Review: Fendt electric e107 V Vario tractor
26th September 2023
Firm behind world’s first raspberry picking robot secures £1.5m investment
8th September 2023
The future of UTVs is electric
18th August 2023
Innovative defoliator combines technologies for optimal canopy management
7th August 2023
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