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Hadlow College students mark harvest success by making apple juice

Hadlow College’s orchard has produced its first fruits, which have been transformed into student-crafted apple juice. 

Extreme weather a key concern, blackcurrant growers tell MPs

A new survey unveiled in a meeting between blackcurrant growers and MPs flagged extreme weather as a key threat in the next 5-10 years.

Ricky Gervais urges followers to buy vodka made from British apples

The comedian is co-owner of Dutch Barn Vodka, which is made with British apples.

Which crops will become harder to grow in the UK?

Global warming could make the UK suitable for growing new produce such as oranges, but key crops like strawberries may struggle, a study suggests.

Which supermarket sold the most British apples so far?

The latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has revealed which retailers were best at backing growers in the first four months of the British apple year.

Horticultural businesses encouraged to take part in Growing Green programme

Horticultural businesses in Kent and Medway can now apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint with the sustainability training programme, Growing Green.

BAPL and Niab will host annual R&D day in February

British Apples and Pears Ltd (BAPL) and Niab will co-host the annual R&D day next month.

Post-harvest pest and disease management

In the first of a new series of topical updates, Agrovista fruit and vines agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos examines the importance of post-harvest pest and disease management to ensure the long-term vitality of top fruit and grapevines.

Top fruit nutrition: Getting the balance right in turbulent years

After a year of unusually heavy rainfall, keeping a close eye on top fruit nutrition will be particularly important – Agrii agronomists shared their expertise during a recent podcast. Sarah Kidby reports.

British berry industry future under threat despite sector hitting record milestones

British berry growers have warned of a tough year ahead as rising energy costs and wage increases continue to create challenging circumstances for fruit farmers in 2025.

Foodie advocates eating this fruit to boost gut health

Carleigh Bodrug shared a breakfast recipe including one particular fruit on @plantyou as a gut health hack.

Eating more fruit and veg could help reduce depression – study

Higher intakes of both fruit and vegetables were associated with lower symptoms of depression over time.

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