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Understanding microbial biofungicides
13th August 2025
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.
From red flesh to Peach Schnapps: What’s new in apples?
11th August 2025
We spoke to Jeremy Linsell of Worldwide Fruit Ltd about some of the most exciting new apple varieties on the horizon.
UK apple and pear growers share predictions for harvest 2025
7th August 2025
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.
Grower Profiles
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Latest Grower Profiles
Diversifications help fruit business thrive in tough times
8th May 2025
Barra Berries opened their 13th century tower house for a series of diversifications including weddings, accommodation, a restaurant and farm shop, alongside their livestock and soft fruit businesses. Sarah Kidby reports.
Built on a foundation of enthusiasm, energy and hard work
14th April 2025
Kinsbrook is a progressive vineyard in the heart of West Sussex, run by owner and managing director Joe Beckett and his partner and marketing director, Rebecca Dancer.
Blackcurrant growing in the face of climate change
31st March 2025
Pixley Berries, the longest-standing supplier for innocent Drinks, is using grant funding to trial biostimulants, in a bid to mitigate the impacts of climate change on its blackcurrant crop.
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