Apple and pear growers are likely to face around a 2% increase in the overall cost of production for the 2026 season, driven by persistent inflationary pressures across key areas of orchard management and post-harvest operations. 

Farmers have called on the government to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and growers by overhauling the food supply chain regulator and making farming feel less “like survival”. 

Late spring frosts are statistically forecast to return to the UK in 2026, and, while few welcome the prospect, the team at Frosco say they are more than ready.

The driest summer on record resulted in one of the earliest grape harvests ever seen in the UK and a wine crop of outstanding quality. 

This month we headed to Suffolk to speak to Moat Farm’s Henry Dobell, who has gone against the trend for having the same varieties available all year round, and encourages people to eat seasonally. Sarah Kidby reports.

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos reviews what turned out to be a very good year for many top fruit growers, while fruit technical manager Alex Radu discusses soft fruit.

Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to London’s largest urban winery at Canada Water. Blending winemaking, eating and drinking under one roof, the venue brings Londoners closer to the craft of wine than ever before. 

The Portuguese company Wiseshape has created the world’s first high-performance concrete wine amphora.

British apple and pear growers have been invited to join the BAPL and Niab annual R&D meeting, which will be held in February 2026.

John Deere has announced the launch of its new 5EN tractor series, designed to meet the evolving needs of growers working in vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, and traditional village settings.  

The Summer Berry Company has announced its partnership with Stronger Together, an organisation dedicated to supporting businesses in the fight against modern slavery and promoting responsible recruitment and employment practices. 

‘There is little to bring festive cheer,” said WineGB’s CEO Nicola Bates while responding to today’s Budget announcement.