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Preparing your vineyard for mechanisation

The UK’s growing wine industry faces a critical challenge: labour shortages and rising costs are pushing growers to consider mechanisation as a solution.

UK’s first Fendt e107 V Vario electric tractor

Specialist tractor and machinery dealer NP Seymour will showcase the country’s first Fendt e107 V Vario electric vineyard tractor on its stand at Fruit Focus on 9 July 2025 before giving growers a closer look during its Summer BBQ on 18 July 2025 at its Cranbrook headquarters.  

Spotlight on blackcurrant growing

The Blackcurrant Foundation shines a light on the market and growing considerations for this niche fruit.

Summer management to maintain healthy orchards and vineyards

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights key orchard and vineyard tasks now that summer has arrived.

English wine gathers pace, but investment is needed

Despite a global and national decline in wine consumption, UK wine continues to see rapid growth – but challenges remain. WineGB and NIAB experts shared their thoughts at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference. Sarah Kidby reports.

WineGB responds to chancellor Reeves’ Spending Review

“Our farmers and wine businesses are fed up,” said WineGB CEO Nicola Bates while commenting on yesterday’s Spending Review announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Beyond the bottle: How branding, logos & label design tell your story

In the world of wine, cider, and juice, crafting the perfect blend is only half the battle. What makes a customer reach for your bottle instead of another?

Good disease and pest control paves way to successful harvest

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos reviews some key tasks coming up in top fruit orchards and vineyards this spring and early summer.

WineGB celebrates World Environment Day by launching Sustainable Packaging Toolkit

As part of World Environment Day that took place earlier this week, WineGB has launched a Sustainability Packaging Toolkit, the second in its series of comprehensive guidance documents supporting sustainable action in vineyards and wineries.

Vietnamese market opens for British apples

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced the approval of a seed funding investment for an inward trade mission from Vietnam, which is set to open this new market to British-grown apples.

British berry industry concerned following border checks removal

The British berry industry has expressed concerns following news that border checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union will be permanently removed.  

Royal Norfolk Show: Wine and cheese experience announced

The Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association has announced the Norfolk Wine and Cheese Experience will take place at the Royal Norfolk Show this June.

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