The Bayer stand at this year’s National Fruit Show will feature the outcomes of the company’s latest innovative research, including how to maximise the efficiency of biological crop protection products and a new digital residue management program aimed at promoting sustainability.

The broadcaster and writer will be chairing “an informative and lively discussion” at The National Fruit Show, Kent, in November.

Following the request of the horticulture industry, the AHDB board has agreed, in principle, to transfer surplus levy funds to Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP).

Fruit & Vine spoke to five British wine producers, who are expecting this year’s wines to be among the top vintages following an excellent 2022 harvest producing top-quality, clean fruit.

The event highlights the importance of orcharding and cider making, which is a key part of the UK economy.

Unlike cider and beer producers, UK winemakers will be unable to benefit from the Government’s new duty relief scheme aimed at supporting small producers, due to a cap of 8.5% ABV in alcoholic products.

This year’s industry report published by Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) revealed a near 70% increase in wine sales over the past two years and a steady growth in hectarage under vine, suggesting a bright future is ahead for UK viticulture and winemaking.

The National Fruit Show will feature a vast range of exhibitors from up and down the country and abroad, alongside a series of inspiring talks ‘by growers for growers’. Executive chair Sarah Calcutt provides some information on what’s in store at this year’s event.

This year’s annual NIAB soft fruit technical webinar will present the latest research into microclimate management, nutrient delivery, yield prediction and pest control, as well as updates on the performance of Malling fruit varieties.

Ranil Jayawardena has today set out plans to boost home grown fruit and vegetable production and drive the growth of high-tech horticulture.

The biostimulant Carboplex promotes plant development and fruit growth by hastening the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar, resulting in earlier flowering, fruiting and harvest.

As many regions of the UK were hit by record-high temperatures and prolonged drought this summer, British growers’ association, the Blackcurrant Foundation, reported a particularly challenging harvest.