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Minimising economic losses from spring frosts

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.

Meeting all your vineyard supply needs

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.

Carvers Hill Estate: From Bordeaux to Wiltshire

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.

Organic production methods in orchards – something for everyone?

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.

Boxford Farms puts to work two new Antonio Carraro tractors

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 marks 40th anniversary with bold vision and new venue

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

Nick Marston to step down from British Berry Growers

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

Get to know your soils ahead of next season

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.

Make your vineyard stand out online

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

First ever British sparkling wine bottle launches 

Croxsons has developed the Sovereign bottle, which has been designed to support the English and Welsh wine-making industry by closing the provenance loop from vineyard to bottle.

The rise of disease-resistant grapes in the UK

In an increasingly unpredictable climate, PiWis are gaining popularity. Royal Agricultural University’s director of campus experience and vineyard manager, Ryan Hanson, explains.

Bayer to launch new strawberry variety, Baya Solara

Bayer announced the launch of Baya Solara, the first commercial strawberry variety from its De Ruiter brand.  

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