Defra has confirmed sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), in the UK this month.

The sunniest March on record has contributed to a bumper early harvest of British rhubarb and a huge rise in its sale. 

The Niab Fruit Annual Review 2025 has been published, providing a summary of the latest research results produced by the UK organisation on its portfolio of fruit projects.

With the formal confirmation that funding for the extended Fruit and Veg Aid Scheme will end in December 2025, there are still many unanswered questions for the producers, NFU said.

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.