The latest British Apples and Pears (BAPL) retailer webinar included an update on current challenges facing growers, alongside data on consumer and retailer behaviour.

New research aims to tackle rising insect pest infestations in common berry crops using advanced AI, natural lures and selected species of aphid-feeding hoverflies to continuously monitor the crop and trigger earlier intervention.

Co-op’s own-brand strawberries, exclusively sourced from UK farms, have recently hit stores’ shelves. 

Spring is a hopeful season for many. It brings blossoms, blooms and bud burst. But it also brings harsh frost events, which can be detrimental for winegrowers.

Sustainability is the buzzword of the century, but it is not just growing food sustainably that some producers are having to think about. Jeremy Sharp of Produce Packaging explains.

Viticulture consultant and vineyard owner, Luke Wolfe believes that good wine starts in the vine. He explains his approach to soil nutrition and its impact on vine health.

VineWorks’ head of vineyard establishment, Will Mower, shares his advice when it comes to planting new vines.

Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge takes an in-depth look at some of the latest specialist tractor options available to vineyards and fruit growers this year.

With vineyards proving to be a popular backdrop for weddings, we asked diversification expert Flame Marketing to summarise the main considerations for this potential revenue stream.

The impact of climate change and loss of chemical controls for top fruit pests and diseases were key themes at this year’s BAPL/NIAB R&D meeting. Sarah Kidby reports.

Kinsbrook is a progressive vineyard in the heart of West Sussex, run by owner and managing director Joe Beckett and his partner and marketing director, Rebecca Dancer.

Will Mower, head of vineyard establishment at VineWorks, offers his advice on the steps involved in setting up a vineyard.