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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.

FETF 2024: New horticulture items added to grants list

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 brewer recognised for its sustainable approach

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

UK’s biggest ever blossom study launches to see how climate impacts fruit trees

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

Millions of vines destroyed as Australian growers face overproduction

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

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