Fruit Articles

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.   

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. 

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.

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.

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of accurate weather and disease-forecasting tools, and shares his thoughts on early season agronomy.

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.