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Ceres Rural launches new viticulture service

Ceres Rural has announced the launch of an independent viticulture service, tailored to the growing needs of English vineyards.

Yorkshire distillery scoops world whisky award

Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery is celebrating the success after one of its latest single malts won a prestigious world whisky competition. 

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm celebrates triple win at International Cider Challenge

Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm is celebrating after winning three medals at the 2025 International Cider Challenge, with Rattler Zero stealing the spotlight.

British growers celebrate thriving blackberry season

British blackberry season is underway and thriving, as UK growers encourage consumers to shop for the ‘unsung heroes’ of the berry world more often.

Fendt’s first electric tractor comes to the UK

Marking a new chapter in the evolution of compact tractors, the Fendt e107 Vario is the manufacturer’s first fully electric model – and it’s no longer a prototype. Daniel Hodge attended the UK press launch.

Using Steinernema feltiae for the control of codling moth

The use of beneficial (often termed ‘entomopathogenic’) nematodes to control crop pests is becoming more familiar to growers as alternatives to dwindling traditional chemistry are sought.
Stella Cubison of Koppert delves into the detail.

Rutland Vineyard: Growing grapes on Jurassic soil

Where dinosaurs once roamed, grapes now grow – and the wine produced by Rutland Vineyard in Lincolnshire is reaping the rewards of the 160,000,000-year-old soil. Rachel Hicks reports.

A frosty foe: The foam innovation turning heads

At Denbies Wine Estate, Fruit & Vine witnessed the latest innovation in the fight against frost. The unlikely weapon? Foam. Daniel Hodge reports.

WineGB announces new appointments

WineGB has announced that Charlie Holland, Michael Kennedy and Gary Smith have joined its board, while Nick Wenman has taken over the position of interim chair and Ruth Simpson is the new interim deputy chair.  

BAPL announces new Best British Apple Launch Award

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced the launch of a brand-new prize called the Best British Apple Launch Award. 

Thatchers celebrates the earliest apple harvest in history

Somerset cider maker, Thatchers, has kicked off its earliest harvest in history — a full 10 days ahead of schedule — thanks to this year’s long and hot summer. 

£50k trial launches with below-ground listening devices monitoring biodiversity in vineyards

A new research project funded by Growing Kent & Medway to increase biodiversity in UK vineyards will use cutting-edge technology to monitor the impact of its trials, Niab confirms.

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