Fruit Articles

A major step forward in precision orchard management and the future-proofing of fruit production against climate change has been achieved through new research by the UK crop research organisation Niab, Nanjing Agricultural University in China, and international partners. 

British blackberry season is underway and thriving, as UK growers encourage consumers to shop for the ‘unsung heroes’ of the berry world more often.

The use of beneficial (often termed ‘entomopathogenic’) nematodes to control crop pests is becoming more familiar to growers as alternatives to dwindling traditional chemistry are sought.
Stella Cubison of Koppert delves into the detail.

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has announced the launch of a brand-new prize called the Best British Apple Launch Award. 

Somerset cider maker, Thatchers, has kicked off its earliest harvest in history — a full 10 days ahead of schedule — thanks to this year’s long and hot summer. 

A new research project funded by Growing Kent & Medway to increase biodiversity in UK vineyards will use cutting-edge technology to monitor the impact of its trials, Niab confirms.

Microbial biofungicides continue to gain momentum in UK fruit production, but the learning curve for using them effectively can seem rather steep. Lallemand Plant Care’s Bryan Limerick explains more.

We spoke to Jeremy Linsell of Worldwide Fruit Ltd about some of the most exciting new apple varieties on the horizon.

September 2025 will mark the start of the new British apple and pear season, and UK growers say that a dry growing season has not hampered the developing fruit. Instead, 2025 could be the best for quality and flavour for many years.  

The UK plum sector is bouncing back following an over 35-year-long decline, with production predicted to be the highest in three years.

Innocent Drinks has announced the grant recipients of its Farmer Innovation Fund for 2025. Nine winners have been selected to receive financial support for projects working to help safeguard the long-term supply of fruit and vegetable.  

The James Hutton Institute has just announced the successful breeding of the Scotland’s first blueberry at its Invergowrie site.