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.

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.

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

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.  

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

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. 

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.

Winemaker and business strategist Michelle Knight shares her wisdom in the world of wine sales.

Vinescapes viticulturist Cameron Roucher outlines five key actions vineyard owners can take to begin the transition and understand what techniques could deliver the best results for their site.

Microbial biofungicides continue to gain momentum in UK fruit production, but the learning curve for using them effectively can seem rather steep. Lallemand Plant Care’s Bryan Limerick explains more.

We spoke to Jeremy Linsell of Worldwide Fruit Ltd about some of the most exciting new apple varieties on the horizon.

September 2025 will mark the start of the new British apple and pear season, and UK growers say that a dry growing season has not hampered the developing fruit. Instead, 2025 could be the best for quality and flavour for many years.