As applications open for the latest round of FETF, we take a look at a number of new eligible items for horticulture this year.

Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability in the national Sustainable Business Awards. 

Scientists launch the UK’s largest ever fruit tree monitoring project to understand how climate impacts fruit tree blossom.

According to Reuters, millions of vines are being destroyed in Australia, and tens of millions more must be pulled up to rein in overproduction.

An organisation that represents top commercial fruit growers has published its first ever manifesto ahead of the 2024 general election. 

It’s one thing knowing you desperately need to replace your hop-picker. But it’s another to actually make such a major purchase – especially when your money is needed for so many other things. Grower Sarah Hawkin took that plunge.

Tenant farmer Sandy Booth is an innovator at heart, having launched a unique fruit snack to help tackle waste – as well as taking a novel approach to vine growing in the hopes of producing the UK’s first Merlot. Sarah Kidby caught up with Sandy to hear more about the farm’s history, key challenges and unique approaches.

McNeill Vineyard Management says it is confident of a bright future for the Crouch Valley wine region. As the MVM team expands with two new hires, founder Duncan McNeill has a clear vision – which is for “Crouch Valley to become the next Central Otago or Oregon within the next 10 years.”

International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate women who have been advocating diversity and inclusion in the wine industry.

Innocent Drinks has announced £1 million funding to support regenerative agriculture as it advances plans to decarbonise its supply chain. 

An innovative frost forecasting and management project titled ‘Smarter forecasting, communication and management of frost risk in vineyards’ has secured over £300,000 in funding from Innovate UK and the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) is warning vintners and fruit growers about the detrimental impact Asian hornets would have on agriculture if they became established in the UK.