Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of accurate weather and disease-forecasting tools, and shares his thoughts on early season agronomy.

Aldi has just launched the store’s first own-label aluminium wine bottle, which is set to be stronger and 75% lighter than a standard glass bottle.

The British fruit industry leaders met last week to discuss the current pressing issues and shared opinions about the first-ever one-day National Fruit Show. 

Providing enough calcium is crucial for improving fruit quality and shelf life, but the real challenge is getting the calcium to the right parts of the plant, explain Hortifeeds agronomist Mike Wainwright and Croda Europe Ltd lead applications scientist, Dr Robert Kempster.

Matt Servini, co-founder of The Craft Distilling Business, offers advice for those considering setting up a distillery.

13,000 apple trees were planted in Somerset last week as Thatchers Cider sets up a brand-new 50-acre orchard – roughly the size of 31 football pitches. 

The competition for British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) retailer of the year is hotting up as we are six months into the current British apple and pear season. 

British Garden Centres raised £20,000 for Greenfingers Charity during its annual event, Garden Re-Leaf Day. 

William Wemyss, founder and director of Wemyss Family Spirits, said that the UK spirits industry has experienced “a sense of déjà vu” following Donald Trump’s recent announcements on international trade.

VineWorks, the UK’s vineyard services and development company, has announced the trial of an innovative new ground preparation machine, made specifically for vineyard planting, the Viti-Till.

Worldwide Fruit is launching British-grown JAZZ Juniors to complement the success of the JAZZ apple brand becoming the UK’s fifth biggest variety, with the bite-sized apples launching in selected retailers.

Retailers are reporting a growing demand for alcohol-free drinks – but producing quality low and no alcohol wine presents challenges. Sarah Kidby spoke to the experts to find out if a zero alcohol English wine could be on the horizon.