With vineyards proving to be a popular backdrop for weddings, we asked diversification expert Flame Marketing to summarise the main considerations for this potential revenue stream.

The impact of climate change and loss of chemical controls for top fruit pests and diseases were key themes at this year’s BAPL/NIAB R&D meeting. Sarah Kidby reports.

Kinsbrook is a progressive vineyard in the heart of West Sussex, run by owner and managing director Joe Beckett and his partner and marketing director, Rebecca Dancer.

Will Mower, head of vineyard establishment at VineWorks, offers his advice on the steps involved in setting up a vineyard.

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.