Blueberry growers harness renewable energy to boost yields
28th May 2024
One farming couple have significantly increased their blueberry yield, by harnessing heat from their own renewable energy sources.
WineGB accelerates industry market growth with new hire
27th May 2024
WineGB has just announced the appointment of Talya Roberson, the former managing director of Roberson Wine, as its new industry relations lead.
Precision mistblowers for every need
25th May 2024
Mistblower technology expert Hardi can offer plenty of advice and knowledge when it comes to the world of spraying within vines, soft fruit, orchards or any other mistblower application.
New mower boosts orchard’s harvest output
24th May 2024
Medel Orchards, based in Ontario, has been impressed with its recent investment in a Major Cyclone, which has now become the family’s favourite bit of kit.
Students will prepare for working in wine industry with access to latest tractors
23rd May 2024
AGCO dealer, Crawfords Group – comprising Crawfords, Agwood, and Crawfords Automotive – and Plumpton College are joining forces to help students and apprentices gain practical experience and training on modern tractors with the latest technology, fully aligned with the needs of the industry.
The future is bright for British berries
22nd May 2024
The retail sales value of fresh berries has more than doubled in the past decade, and despite soaring costs of production and substantial labour challenges, the sector continues to expand. We spoke to British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston, about future challenges and opportunities.
Integrating pest management solutions against spotted wing drosophila
21st May 2024
Russell IPM experts Rachel Turner, Dr Clare Sampson, Dr Abuimroz Ali, Dr Dhurgham Al-Karawi, and Dr Rihem Moujahed give advice on how to spot and manage the risks of SWD.
Bee Day 2024: Can fruit growing sector survive without bees?
20th May 2024
To recognise the pivotal role of bees in the fruit growing and farming sectors, today the world is celebrating Bee Day 2024.
Public warned to be ‘increasingly vigilant’ and report Asian hornet sightings
20th May 2024
The public and UK beekeepers have been warned to keep watch and report any sightings of Asian hornets this summer.
Cornwall vineyard receives second royal warrant: ‘Top-quality product is secret of our success’
17th May 2024
A Cornwall vineyard is one of seven businesses that have been granted the first royal warrants from Queen Camilla.
Sip, sip, hooray! UK sees increase in demand for wine
16th May 2024
Pub chain J D Wetherspoon has announced strong growth in sales with year-to-date like-for-like sales up 8.3% so far.
£80m scheme ‘won’t support’ growers in time
15th May 2024
Critics say government funding for growers doesn’t go far enough to support those hit by extreme weather and rising costs.