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‘Move over Jolene, there’s a new red in town!’ – Dolly Parton launches pinot noir

American singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has recently announced new additions to her Dolly Wines range.

Cotswolds-based Vinotopia recognised at The Drinks Retailing Awards

Cotswolds-based wine merchant Vinotopia has been recognised at the national drinks awards. 

Case IH Quantum tractors gain new features for 2025

The 80-120hp Case IH Quantum tractors, available in vineyard, fruit, narrow and row crop versions, gain new features for 2025 that bring additional capabilities and performance from these specialist models.

Murphy&Son and University of Nottingham announce new partnership

Murphy and Son has announced its new partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Centre of Brewing Science, which is set to bring a wealth of benefits for the industry.

Hadlow College students mark harvest success by making apple juice

Hadlow College’s orchard has produced its first fruits, which have been transformed into student-crafted apple juice. 

Extreme weather a key concern, blackcurrant growers tell MPs

A new survey unveiled in a meeting between blackcurrant growers and MPs flagged extreme weather as a key threat in the next 5-10 years.

Ricky Gervais urges followers to buy vodka made from British apples

The comedian is co-owner of Dutch Barn Vodka, which is made with British apples.

Which crops will become harder to grow in the UK?

Global warming could make the UK suitable for growing new produce such as oranges, but key crops like strawberries may struggle, a study suggests.

Which supermarket sold the most British apples so far?

The latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has revealed which retailers were best at backing growers in the first four months of the British apple year.

Wine industry to enjoy year full of activities organised by WineGB

WineGB has published its list of activities for the 2025 calendar year, including dates for the annual Trade and Press Tasting and English Wine Week.

Ridgeview Wine Estate announces debut of its still chardonnay

East Sussex-based Ridgeview Wine Estate has announced the release of its very first still chardonnay, an exciting addition to the Ridgeview family.

Horticultural businesses encouraged to take part in Growing Green programme

Horticultural businesses in Kent and Medway can now apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint with the sustainability training programme, Growing Green.

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