Cornish-based Sharp’s Brewery, home of Doom Bar, is set to close by the end of the year.

During the first day of the NFU Conference, environment secretary Emma Reynolds announced launch of a reformed Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer. 

New peer-reviewed research confirms that British apples have a low water footprint and competitive greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing their strong environmental credentials within the UK fresh apple supply chain.

According to UK-based agricultural biotech company CropAid, its biological
solutions can help UK vineyards, orchards and glasshouses to combat weather challenges and improve crop resilience.

In May 2025, Jason and Louise Wilson purchased established business Vineyard Supplies and are happy to report that they have been going from strength-to-strength ever since.

Editor Rachel Hicks spoke to Carvers Hill Estate’s winemaker and vineyard manager,
Patrick Golson, to find out more about the connection to the historic Domaine de
Bellevue near Cadillac, Bordeaux, and Cervers Hill’s journey to sustainability.

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos outlines some key approaches to organic orchard management, some of which are also finding favour among conventional
growers looking to underpin more sustainable production.

Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge visited Boxford Farms in Suffolk to find out how
they’re getting the most out of their latest tractor purchase.

Fruit Focus is marking its 40th anniversary this year by moving forward with a major relocation and a new vision for the future.

Chairman Nick Marston will step down after nine years leading British Berry Growers, the industry body representing soft fruit growers.

Healthy soil underpins any productive vineyard or orchard, so Fruit & Vine explores some steps growers can take over coming months to prepare soils for next season.

Winemaker and business strategist Michelle Knight shares her top tips when it comes to marketing your vineyard and its diversifications online.