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Growers count losses after frost hits many parts of Europe  

Europe’s fruit and vine growers have been surprised by the late spring cold snap in the last few days, as approximately 100,000 tonnes of fruit has been lost.  

Dorset winery launches limited edition of 2022 vintage Chardonnay amid exceptional harvest

Dorset’s Langham Wine Estate, well-known for its sparkling wine, has just announced the release of a limited run of a 2022 vintage Chardonnay.

Wine expert blindly tested 25 wines while running London Marathon 

A professional wine seller Tom Gilbey took on a challenge to blindly test 25 wines while running the 26.2-mile London Marathon last weekend.

Denbies becomes first UK winery to produce net zero wine

One of England’s largest single estate vineyards, Denbies Wine Estate, has become the first UK vineyard and winery to produce certified net zero wine.

New £1.5 m funding launches to uncork future winemaking talent   

Environment secretary Steve Barclay has just announced further support for the wine industry to continue its rapid growth.

Guide to going organic in vineyards & wine production

Well-known and respected throughout the British world of viticulture, the wine division at Plumpton College has put together a comprehensive guide summarising what growers need to take into account when going organic, in both viticulture and wine production.

A business built on sustainability, a respect for nature and a love of wine

As a pioneer for English sparkling wines, Balfour Winery has a long and celebrated history. Editor Rachel Hicks caught up with Balfour’s head winemaker, Fergus Elias, to find out what it takes to win gold on the world wine stage.

Four new forward-thinking degree courses unveiled

Plumpton College has announced a suite of sustainability-focused degree programmes alongside its validating partner, the University of Greenwich.

Top tips for tying down your vineyard

VineWorks viticulturalist, Sam Middleton, offers his advice on how and when to tie down canes in order to boost the health and yield of your vines.

£60k in grants available for regenerative farming projects

The Wine Society has launched a new climate and nature programme that encourages growers to adopt regenerative farming practices by awarding grants to individual projects. 

Could British sparkling wine production overtake French?

Scientists from the University of Warwick took on a challenge to explain how months of unseasonably wet and warm weather are impacting animal and wildlife hibernation patterns, buds flowering, food prices, and even sparkling wine.

FETF 2024: New horticulture items added to grants list

As applications open for the latest round of FETF, we take a look at a number of new eligible items for horticulture this year.

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