Supporting Growers and Producers of Fruits, Wines and Juices in the UK.

The extra sunshine and hours of daylight over the last few months mean that British cherries will not only be bigger than in recent years but also sweeter and juicier.

Nine months into the current British apple and pear season, the competition for BAPL retailer of the year is hotting up. 

Good weather and careful irrigation ensured a great crop of Little Scarlet strawberries this year and an opportunity for a record pick during the Tiptree Strawberry Race.

Lohas fertilisers are produced in the UK using enzyme technology to turn animal by-products into safe, low carbon fertilisers – with dramatic results for soil health on vineyards.

Despite a global and national decline in wine consumption, UK wine continues to see rapid growth – but challenges remain. WineGB and NIAB experts shared their thoughts at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference. Sarah Kidby reports.

“Our farmers and wine businesses are fed up,” said WineGB CEO Nicola Bates while commenting on yesterday’s Spending Review announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves.