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Folc launches first English sparkling rosé using negotiant approach 

The négociant approach allows focus on winemaking excellence as English sparkling wine sales surge 187% since 2018, WineGB reports. 

Maintain pressure on pests & diseases before and after harvest

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of effective late-season management in orchards and vineyards.

East Sussex vineyard uses birds to hunt down pests

Rathfinny Wine Estate, based in East Sussex, announced its “innovative and environmentally friendly” step to protect precious grapes by welcoming a team of trained falcons, hawks and even a Chilean blue eagle to patrol the skies above the vineyard.

Robots transform Scotland’s berry harvest

Following one of the hottest summers on record, berry producer Angus Soft Fruits has been harnessing the latest technology to protect Scotland’s beloved berry harvest.

Innovation at the forefront for fruit grower Place UK

With origins in the 1920s, Place UK now has an eclectic offering, from soft fruit for the fresh market, to IQF and food processing. Sarah Kidby finds out more about the technology this innovative grower is embracing.

UK apple growers predict strong season after bumper summer

Growers predict that excellent summer for fruit quality and productivity will continue into the autumn.

New partnership created to support vineyards and wineries

Mayo Wynne Baxter has partnered with planning, design, and development consultancy Marrons to expand its service offering to winery and vineyard clients – a growing sector for the Sussex- and Kent-based law firm.

WineGB launches hiring toolkit for vineyards and wineries

WineGB has launched its latest Hiring Toolkit, the third in its series of comprehensive guidance documents supporting best practice in vineyards and wineries.

UK and US leaders urged to seize tariff breakthrough during Trump’s visit

A Scottish spirits business is urging political leaders on both sides of the Atlantic to take action to safeguard one of Scotland’s most iconic exports, as president Donald Trump’s visit to the UK comes to an end.

Rochester plum grower stars in new M&S Farm to Foodhall ad

Rochester fruit grower John Myatt, together with his daughters Alex and Hannah of J. Myatt & Co., star in M&S’s latest Farm to Foodhall campaign.

Precision farming for orchards takes off with drone and LiDAR technology

A major step forward in precision orchard management and the future-proofing of fruit production against climate change has been achieved through new research by the UK crop research organisation Niab, Nanjing Agricultural University in China, and international partners. 

Ceres Rural launches new viticulture service

Ceres Rural has announced the launch of an independent viticulture service, tailored to the growing needs of English vineyards.

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