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Pruning for frost protection in vineyards

VineWorks business director, Chris Buckley, offers advice for pruning techniques to mitigate the risk of frost damage.

Ali Capper of BAPL responds to Autumn Budget

Ali Capper, executive chair of BAPL, has responded to the Autumn Budget announcement and warned growers about food imports.

National Fruit Show returns for 91st year with growers setting ambitious growth targets 

The National Fruit Show is celebrating its 91st year at the Kent County Showground today. The event is organised by growers, for growers, and showcases the finest British apples, pears and nuts with a large display at the centre of the show.  

Autonomy and AI: The next big thing in viticulture?

Fruit & Vine was invited to a vineyard in North Essex to hear from a collaboration who are working together to bring robotics and artificial intelligence to vineyards. Neale Byart reports.

New contract winery open in East Anglia

Defined Wine opened a new winery in Suffolk in time for the 2024 harvest, in recognition of rising demand for local winemaking facilities in East Anglia. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby attended the opening.

Rolling hills, roaming deer and award-winning wines

Based in the Cotswolds, the family behind Deer Park Wines are passionate about producing award-winning English wines, with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Rachel Hicks reports.

Preparing soft fruit for the winter

As the cropping season for soft fruit draws to an end, the focus switches to protecting crops over the winter months to give them the best possible start next spring.

Ridgeview Wine Estate revealed as government’s favourite wine supplier

A Sussex-based winery, Ridgeview Wine Estate, has been revealed as the supplier of the government’s favourite wine. 

Challenging season poses disease & insect control questions

Mild, wet conditions have been favourable to disease in soft fruits throughout 2024, requiring proactive control.

Best beers of Britain 2024 have been revealed 

Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) has announced the winners of Champion Beer of Britain 2024. 

Wine industry is ‘significantly disappointed’ with Budget 2024 

WineGB said that the industry is “significantly disappointed” following yesterday’s Budget announcement. 

Budget 2024: Price of wine and spirits increases but pints will be a penny cheaper

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just announced the rise in prices of wine and spirits, however, pints in pubs will cost a penny less. 

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