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Global fruit business strengthened by acquisition

Oxbo has expanded its presence and product portfolio through acquiring Westside Equipment Company in Madera, California.

AHDB transfers royalties to horticulture industry

As part of the wind down of all AHDB Horticulture activities, the levy board is transferring the royalties from the commercialisation of two levy-funded research projects.

Fresh opportunities for English sparkling wine in 2024

Changes to rules affecting the English wine industry will unlock innovation, cut waste and reduce burdens on the sector, the environment secretary has said.

Growers consider cutting production amid ongoing uncertainty  

Soaring cost of production over the past two years has meant that some of the UK’s leading horticulture businesses have shelved any plans for growth, putting the future of the UK’s fruit and vegetable industry at risk.

Could this be Great Britain’s largest-ever grape harvest?

Following a “near perfect year” for wine, WineGB is celebrating what it believes will be Great Britain’s largest-ever grape harvest to date.

Deadlines for industry award nominations coming up fast

WineGB will be hosting the inaugural WineGB Rising Stars Awards as well as the returning Vintners’ UK Wine Apprentice Award. The awards will be taking place at Vintners’ Hall on Wednesday 31st January.

Extend the life and value of your machinery with a winter service

With the harvest season drawing to a close, it’s crucial to start thinking about booking a winter service for your tractors and implements. NP Seymour has provided the following advice.

Forecasting AI tool launches to soft fruit market following £2.8m backing

A cutting-edge new digital forecasting tool to maximise planning and profitability for soft fruit growers will launch to market in 2024 thanks to £2.8m capital raised from private investors, Ceres Agritech and Innovate UK through the investor partnership programme.

Partnership aims to drive autonomous vineyard innovation

Following Kubota Corporation’s investment in Chouette in November 2022, the two businesses are to further strengthen their partnership to develop joint solutions for vineyard automation.

Energy support secured for horticultural businesses

After industry lobbying the government has announced horticulture businesses will have access to a fund to help cut their energy bills.

Three critical changes needed to save British apple orchards

New data suggests the industry is on a knife edge, with double-digit cost of production increases, low returns and low grower confidence.

Hadlow College: “Educating the farmers of the future”

Hadlow College says it takes great pride in producing farmers of the future, and one of the hot topics at the moment is regenerative farming within viticulture and horticulture. But what is this, and why is it so important?

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