Medel Orchards, based in Ontario, has been impressed with its recent investment in a Major Cyclone, which has now become the family’s favourite bit of kit.

AGCO dealer, Crawfords Group – comprising Crawfords, Agwood, and Crawfords Automotive – and Plumpton College are joining forces to help students and apprentices gain practical experience and training on modern tractors with the latest technology, fully aligned with the needs of the industry.  

The retail sales value of fresh berries has more than doubled in the past decade, and despite soaring costs of production and substantial labour challenges, the sector continues to expand. We spoke to British Berry Growers chairman Nick Marston, about future challenges and opportunities.

Russell IPM experts Rachel Turner, Dr Clare Sampson, Dr Abuimroz Ali, Dr Dhurgham Al-Karawi, and Dr Rihem Moujahed give advice on how to spot and manage the risks of SWD.

To recognise the pivotal role of bees in the fruit growing and farming sectors, today the world is celebrating Bee Day 2024.

The public and UK beekeepers have been warned to keep watch and report any sightings of Asian hornets this summer.

A Cornwall vineyard is one of seven businesses that have been granted the first royal warrants from Queen Camilla.

Pub chain J D Wetherspoon has announced strong growth in sales with year-to-date like-for-like sales up 8.3% so far.

Critics say government funding for growers doesn’t go far enough to support those hit by extreme weather and rising costs.

MPs are calling on the government to invest in new schemes to support farmers in delivering natural flood defences, restoring woodland, and creating new natural flooding preventions.

The annual Doe Show at the Ernest Doe & Sons, Ulting headquarters is attracting increasing numbers of orchard and vineyard owners from across the dealer’s large trading area. David Williams was there on behalf of Fruit & Vine.

Certis Belchim has released a new edition of its popular ‘Successful vine growing’ guide to tackling pests and diseases.