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

In a bid to bring an extra income stream and something more exciting to his existing arable farm, a South Lincolnshire farmer, Tim Beaver, planted 20,000 vines across seven acres back in 2021. Since then, he also built a tasting barn and opened the vineyard for tours.

The Blackcurrant Foundation shines a light on the market and growing considerations for this niche fruit.

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights key orchard and vineyard tasks now that summer has arrived.

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.