£600k funding available for food and drink innovations
23rd February 2024
Businesses with innovative ideas on how to sustainably improve operations within the fresh produce, food and drink supply chain can receive a share of £600,000.
International ‘wine train’ will take passengers to best European vineyards
21st February 2024
A new train route that is set to launch in 2026 will take passengers straight from London to some of Europe’s best vineyards.
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Producing quality wine using biodynamics and ‘eggs’
19th February 2024
After selling his IT business and taking early retirement, a chance meeting with Stephen Skelton at a conference convinced Nick Wenman that you could make great wine in the UK. In 2009 Nick planted Albury Organic Vineyard, finally fulfilling his dream of owning a vineyard and making quality biodynamic wine. Editor Rachel Hicks chatted with him.
Sizing up weed control options
19th February 2024
A diminishing herbicide armoury combined with a drive towards more environmentally sustainable production methods is slowly changing the face of weed control in vineyards. Hutchinsons agronomist Rob Saunders runs through some of the main options.
Could willow hold the key to tackling fungal disease?
19th February 2024
A mirror orchard has been planted in west Wales to explore the benefits of using willow mulch to tackle fungal disease in pears. If successful, it could open up a new market for apple and pear growers, as well as areas where the fruits can be successfully grown. Sarah Kidby spoke to Joey Hughes, founder of Orchard Daughters, to find out more.
Half a century of industry service
19th February 2024
One of the UK’s longest established orchard and vineyard machinery manufacturers and suppliers celebrates 50 years of trading this year, and 40 years since it took on its main tractor franchise. David Williams joined senior team members during a visit to a long-standing customer to find out what makes the dealer’s service so special.
Could you become a wine taster for Aldi?
15th February 2024
Aldi, the popular supermarket chain, is giving away free wine in exchange for reviews on social media.
“Take horticulture seriously or risk its future”, govt warned
14th February 2024
The NFU has criticised the government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report, for failing to adequately address the significant challenges facing the sector – and missing the opportunity to grow our fruit, vegetable, plants and flower industry.
English wines to be showcased during tastings abroad
13th February 2024
Top English wine producers will showcase their products during trade tastings in Denmark and Sweden.
Impressive expansion signals strong future for fertiliser brand
6th February 2024
Nutrel Products Ltd, which develops, manufactures, and markets fertilisers and associated products, has marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new warehouse.
Winners of Rising Star Awards revealed
1st February 2024
The extraordinary talent in today’s UK wine industry and the stars of its future were celebrated at Vintners’ Hall – as the winners of WineGB’s Rising Star Awards were announced, along with the 2024 Vintners’ UK Wine Apprentice.
Regenerative viticulture: How to make nature do the work for you
31st January 2024
At last year’s Groundswell Festival, expert viticulturist Joel Jorgensen from vineyard and winery consultancy Vinescapes discussed what it means to grow vines using regenerative principles and the benefits he has seen to soil health, biodiversity, yields and wine quality.