Government’s long-term plans for labour needs
9th May 2024
Up to £50 million in funding for technology will be available to help reduce reliance on migrant workers.
Jeremy Clarkson praises Kirkland UK machinery
8th May 2024
The Kent-based berry harvester and machinery supplier, Kirkland UK, has been featured in season three of Clarkson’s Farm.
Gordon, Gino and Fred’s show inspires Dorset Wine Festival
7th May 2024
Inspired by Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip show, the Dorset Wine Festival announced the release of a special documentary.
Innovative vineyard robot developed through Moët and Yanmar partnership
6th May 2024
Moët & Chandon paired up with a viticulture tech company, Yanmar Vineyard Solutions, to advance robotic vineyard management in Champagne.
Greene King invests £40m in new Suffolk brewery
3rd May 2024
Greene King has just revealed its plans to invest £40 million in a new state-of-the-art brewery in a Suffolk town.
Drink entrepreneurs encouraged to join Thrive programme
2nd May 2024
Workshops and webinars are being offered to help anyone who wants to kickstart their journey in the food and drink sector.
Growers count losses after frost hits many parts of Europe
1st May 2024
Europe’s fruit and vine growers have been surprised by the late spring cold snap in the last few days, as approximately 100,000 tonnes of fruit has been lost.
Dorset winery launches limited edition of 2022 vintage Chardonnay amid exceptional harvest
30th April 2024
Dorset’s Langham Wine Estate, well-known for its sparkling wine, has just announced the release of a limited run of a 2022 vintage Chardonnay.
Spotlight on manual spraying equipment
29th April 2024
For smaller growers, where vehicle-mounted sprayers and granule distribution systems may not even be an option or be warranted, there are sophisticated manual sprayers and accessories that can make any spraying job quick, easy and, most importantly, cost-effective. Malcolm Mullender of The Professional Sprayers People (PSP) outlines the options.
Wine expert blindly tested 25 wines while running London Marathon
26th April 2024
Professional wine seller Tom Gilbey took on a challenge to blindly test 25 wines while running the 26.2-mile London Marathon last weekend.
Latest data on British apple and pear supermarket performance released
25th April 2024
Six months since the start of the British apple and pear season, British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has analysed which supermarkets have surpassed last year’s performance and which are lagging behind.
Growers encouraged to take part in British Tomato Fortnight campaign
24th April 2024
The British Tomato Fortnight campaign is returning this year to promote the humble, delicious, nutritious and responsibly produced British tomato.