Integrating pest management solutions against spotted wing drosophila
21st May 2024
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.
Bee Day 2024: Can fruit growing sector survive without bees?
20th May 2024
To recognise the pivotal role of bees in the fruit growing and farming sectors, today the world is celebrating Bee Day 2024.
Public warned to be ‘increasingly vigilant’ and report Asian hornet sightings
20th May 2024
The public and UK beekeepers have been warned to keep watch and report any sightings of Asian hornets this summer.
Cornwall vineyard receives second royal warrant: ‘Top-quality product is secret of our success’
17th May 2024
A Cornwall vineyard is one of seven businesses that have been granted the first royal warrants from Queen Camilla.
Sip, sip, hooray! UK sees increase in demand for wine
16th May 2024
Pub chain J D Wetherspoon has announced strong growth in sales with year-to-date like-for-like sales up 8.3% so far.
£80m scheme ‘won’t support’ growers in time
15th May 2024
Critics say government funding for growers doesn’t go far enough to support those hit by extreme weather and rising costs.
MPs demand support for farmers hit by flooding
15th May 2024
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.
Dealer show has become a must-visit event for orchard and vineyard growers
15th May 2024
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.
Advice for successful vine growing
15th May 2024
Certis Belchim has released a new edition of its popular ‘Successful vine growing’ guide to tackling pests and diseases.
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Blueberry diversification spreads risk for arable farmers
15th May 2024
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.
Mental health first aider encourages more talk
14th May 2024
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.
Fruit growers ‘delighted’ with PM’s announcement
14th May 2024
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement to boost the fruit and veg sector, fruit growers have been ‘delighted’ with the £10m boost.