In a bid to build a sustainable business for their children, arable farmers Peter and Zoe Mee diversified into growing blueberries in 2014 – and have since installed their own packhouse and introduced a range of blueberry products made from waste fruit. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby spoke to the family to find out more.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Helen Hook, who volunteers as a mental health first aider, is encouraging those who are struggling to talk and and stay active.

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement to boost the fruit and veg sector, fruit growers have been ‘delighted’ with the £10m boost.

‘The UK needs to reduce its reliance on overseas fruit and vegetables and back British producers’ Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says as he sets out his blueprint for the Farm to Fork Summit 2024.

Strawberry producers say despite the delays, the fruit will be bigger and juicer this year.

Good pollination has multiple benefits for orchards, but is it being overlooked given the widespread popularity of self-fertile varieties and pressure on margins? Fruit & Vine asks the experts for their advice.

Mental health for rural communities still needs greater support from the government, said Sarah Dyke MP as we enter Mental Health Awareness Week.

Members of NIAB’s new service will be the first to benefit from emerging, innovative research.

The supermarket plans to help over 2,000 of its supplier farms to adopt regenerative farming practices, with practical and financial support.

The 2024 spike in demand for beer is encouraging for British hop growers supplying independent breweries.

A viral post on X shocked people who had no idea apples were used in drinks as much as they are.

Under new post-Brexit trade rules, pint-sized bottles will be on sale in the UK from autumn 2024.