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Four new forward-thinking degree courses unveiled

Plumpton College has announced a suite of sustainability-focused degree programmes alongside its validating partner, the University of Greenwich.

Top tips for tying down your vineyard

VineWorks viticulturalist, Sam Middleton, offers his advice on how and when to tie down canes in order to boost the health and yield of your vines.

£60k in grants available for regenerative farming projects

The Wine Society has launched a new climate and nature programme that encourages growers to adopt regenerative farming practices by awarding grants to individual projects. 

Having my own brand gave me a voice

Margins are getting tighter and growers are facing a cocktail of difficulties, not least the challenges posed by the supply chain and working with retailers. Sarah Kidby spoke to Yorkshire grower Annabel Makin-Jones about the rewards of launching her own luxury food brand – Annabel’s Deliciously British – four years ago.

Future of UK beer industry: growers test climate-resilient hops

New varieties of organic hops resilient to climate change are being developed around the UK. The news follows concerns over the future of homegrown beer ingredients. 

‘Growing apples and pears in the UK is just not profitable right now’

The cost of producing a kilo of British apples continues to rise for UK growers. The new data reveals that UK farmers have seen a further 5.5% increase in costs of production in the last year. 

Well-known UK berry grower talks about importance of reliable seasonal workers 

A UK berry grower, Hall Hunter, has recently launched an extensive recruitment programme for workers before the season kicks off for good. 

Orchards and micro woods will be created in Walsall thanks to £63k boost 

Community orchards and micro woods are set to be planted in Walsall thanks to a governmental financial boost. 

WineGB welcomes new team members

The national association for the English and Welsh wine industry, WineGB, has recently announced the expansion of its team. 

Wine in paper bottles now available on Aldi shelves  

Aldi has become the UK’s first supermarket to launch its own-brand paper wine bottles.

Could British sparkling wine production overtake French?

Scientists from the University of Warwick took on a challenge to explain how months of unseasonably wet and warm weather are impacting animal and wildlife hibernation patterns, buds flowering, food prices, and even sparkling wine.

Check out map of England’s ‘ultimate wine trips’

A new map has been launched to showcase England’s ‘ultimate wine trips’ and encourage wine enthusiasts to visit less-known wineries.

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