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Bayer to launch new strawberry variety, Baya Solara
26th January 2026
Bayer announced the launch of Baya Solara, the first commercial strawberry variety from its De Ruiter brand.
Prince William prunes apple trees while discussing farmers’ mental health
19th January 2026
Prince William visited an orchard in Herefordshire, trying his hand at pruning apple trees while speaking with farmers about mental health.
British apple research receives £200k funding boost
16th January 2026
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has secured £200,000 in funding for two new applied research projects through the ADOPT programme, strengthening its grower-led research and development efforts to improve sustainability, resilience and productivity across commercial UK apple orchards.
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Gunyah Vineyard: Serving the local community
5th November 2025
Editor Rachel Hicks caught up with Gunyah Vineyard to discuss why the team focuses
on sustainability and the importance of building local relationships.
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Innovation at the forefront for fruit grower Place UK
25th September 2025
With origins in the 1920s, Place UK now has an eclectic offering, from soft fruit for the fresh market, to IQF and food processing. Sarah Kidby finds out more about the technology this innovative grower is embracing.
Rutland Vineyard: Growing grapes on Jurassic soil
4th September 2025
Where dinosaurs once roamed, grapes now grow – and the wine produced by Rutland Vineyard in Lincolnshire is reaping the rewards of the 160,000,000-year-old soil. Rachel Hicks reports.
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