British strawberry delays will be ‘worth the wait’
13th May 2024
Strawberry producers say despite the delays, the fruit will be bigger and juicer this year.
The importance of pollination
13th May 2024
Good pollination has multiple benefits for orchards, but is it being overlooked given the widespread popularity of self-fertile varieties and pressure on margins? Fruit & Vine asks the experts for their advice.
Rural communities need more mental health support
13th May 2024
Mental health for rural communities still needs greater support from the government, said Sarah Dyke MP as we enter Mental Health Awareness Week.
NIAB launches membership service for vineyard managers and staff
12th May 2024
Members of NIAB’s new service will be the first to benefit from emerging, innovative research.
Waitrose supports British farmers in shift to regenerative practices
11th May 2024
The supermarket plans to help over 2,000 of its supplier farms to adopt regenerative farming practices, with practical and financial support.
New seasonal worker scheme delights fruit growers
9th May 2024
The government’s five-year seasonal worker scheme will ensure long-term planning for farmers.
Government’s long-term plans for labour needs
9th May 2024
Up to £50 million in funding for technology will be available to help reduce reliance on migrant workers.
Latest data on British apple and pear supermarket performance released
25th April 2024
Six months since the start of the British apple and pear season, British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has analysed which supermarkets have surpassed last year’s performance and which are lagging behind.
Growers encouraged to take part in British Tomato Fortnight campaign
24th April 2024
The British Tomato Fortnight campaign is returning this year to promote the humble, delicious, nutritious and responsibly produced British tomato.
Co-op promises to sell only British strawberries this summer season
23rd April 2024
Co-op has become the first UK retailer to announce it is moving to 100% British strawberries for the summer season across its entire own brand range.
British strawberries hit supermarket shelves thanks to recent warmer weather
19th April 2024
Warmer weather during last week helped deliver more than 150 tonnes of fruit grown in the UK, approximately 375,000 boxes of berries.
Beekeepers and residents warned amid sightings of Asian hornet
18th April 2024
British beekeepers and residents have been urged to remain vigilant after an invasive hornet species was recently found on two occasions.