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Kent-based wine producer Chapel Down has confirmed it is abandoning plans to invest in a new £32 million winery.

Forum for the Future has just published its latest report, which reveals insights into the challenges threatening the longevity of the UK’s orchards and makes recommendations to help secure a thriving, climate-resilient future for top fruit supply chains.

A change to the Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) has been secured, allowing workers to re-enter the country sooner than had been allowed previously.  

Despite a decrease in frost days in recent decades, late spring frosts are increasingly erratic and risks need to be considered.

The négociant approach allows focus on winemaking excellence as English sparkling wine sales surge 187% since 2018, WineGB reports. 

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos highlights the importance of effective late-season management in orchards and vineyards.