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With the launch of a cutting-edge expansion in Enkhuizen, Enza Zaden takes a major step forward in its innovation and

Plenty Unlimited Inc, an innovative agricultural technology company with a unique indoor vertical farming platform, today announced that it has

GB Potatoes is pleased to announce they have joined Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP) on behalf of the British seed

Urban winery and wine bar group Vagabond has been awarded Best Still Wine at the 2025 Independent English Wine Awards (IEWA), as

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the Sustainability Fund is expanding its criteria to include social projects alongside environmental initiatives, with

New Covent Garden Market has unveiled The Garden Wall, a striking commemorative installation celebrating the rich heritage, community and ongoing story of

Every spring, the University of Leeds bursts into colour with thousands of blooming bulbs – a much-loved signal that the

The Aeroframe™ cultivation platform is a triangular A-frame structure, powered by proprietary mobile aeroponic irrigators, developed over years of research and engineering. Unlike traditional aeroponics

Ledgnd, a specialist in data-driven cultivation optimisation for the greenhouse industry, has announced the appointment of co-founder Matthea Rijneker as

Tozer and KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. have renewed their exclusive UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern-Ireland) distribution agreement, continuing the

Sinclair, a leading provider of professional growing media solutions and part of Westland Horticulture, is returning to the HTA National

BerryWorld is proud to announce that several of its premium berry varieties have been honoured at the prestigious 2025 Superior

As part of World Environment Day on 5 June, WineGB has launched a Sustainability Packaging Toolkit, the second in its

Harvest House, one of Europe’s largest grower cooperatives for greenhouse vegetables is significantly expanding its partnership with AgTech scale-up Source.ag

M&S says that it has helped suppliers to make a number of new investments made under its Plan A sustainability

A new global study led by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has revealed that temperatures during the

Tong Engineering has announced a new dealership agreement with XAGRI, strengthening its presence and support for vegetable producers across Yorkshire.

The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has opened applications for three new individuals to join the board and support the future

Arable farmer Tim Beaver from Church Farm in South Lincolnshire has expanded beyond his 550 ha of wheat, sugar beet,

Plant Products, a division of BioFirst Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gregor Hoffmann as General Manager of

A new EU Soil Health Data Cube layered map will revolutionise how farmers, land managers and policy makers sustainably manage

Experienced chief operating officer Jason Kelly has joined leading potato supplier Branston, bringing with him more than 25 years’ experience

Proposed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) reliefs are set to create a ‘lose-lose’ scenario for the UK, according to the

For the last few years, the top fruit grower association, British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), has been running a

The UK Government has confirmed that planned post-Brexit border checks on medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the EU will now

Hadlow College has bloomed once again at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this year taking home a prestigious Silver Gilt

Applications for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will close on the 31st July 2025. A Nuffield Farming Scholarship is a life-changing

Conducting sales through HilverdaFlorist’s established, international network gives DIEM Breeding the space to fully focus on breeding and selection. HilverdaFlorist

Niab’s Head of Data Sciences, Professor Ji Zhou, has been awarded Niab’s annual Bentley Nelstrop Medal for Enterprise and Innovation.

Cheshire farming partnership LP Ollier & Son has been fined £20,000 after an employee trapped his leg in a potato

According to British Berry Growers, not only is this year’s strawberry crop likely to be larger and sweeter than usual

Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), has emerged as the leading voice for British food importers

Twenty-six wines were tasted over two sessions by 16 judges, who comprised a cross section of the UK’s leading palates:

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has urged home ‘gardeners, allotmenteers and farmers’ to be vigilant for Colorado beetle

The James Hutton Institute will host a webinar on 30th May, the UN’s designated International Day of Potato, to discuss

From 10 to 13 June 2025, Breeders Avenue will open its doors during FlowerTrials®. Located in a prime central spot

Simon Barnes has been announced as the new Director of Growing Kent & Medway, a programme that drives sustainable innovation

The Prime Minister today (21 May) confirmed the government will make changes to its winter fuel allowance policy for pensioners.

On the evening of 22 May, His Excellency Martin Fraser, the Irish Ambassador to Great Britain and his wife, Deirdre,

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Northern Polytunnels has announced the launch of a new addition to its commercial range: the EnviroPro Single Span Polytunnel. Manufactured at

Wyevale Nurseries has launched a new Bareroot Hedging and Forestry Catalogue this month featuring details of the varieties it grows

During the FlowerTrials from June 10–13, Walter Blom Plants will present three highly promising new cultivars: Hemerocallis ‘Stella’, Verbascum ‘Peach

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Specialists in constructing and equipping commercial greenhouses, Bridge Greenhouses, are now offering a drone spraying service to clean or tint

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has strengthened its commitment to local sourcing and exceptional quality by expanding its partnership with County

Hampshire-based wine estate, Black Chalk has appointed Neil Irvine in the newly created role of Sales Director.  He will take

British berry growers have warned that without fair returns from retailers and support from the government, the sector faces an

Worldwide berry company Driscoll’s has said it is ‘confident’ it can overturn on appeal a court ruling from April that

While the dry, sunny spring may have been great for sowing and plant establishment following a wet winter, the prolonged

The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has welcomed signs of progress in the long-awaited EU reset talks but warns that a

This morning (20th May), the Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) hosted a breakfast briefing for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gardening

British Tomato Fortnight returns from 2–15 June, led by the British Tomato Growers’ Association (BTGA), to celebrate the flavour, freshness

With the news of a new UK-EU trade deal, the NFU has welcomed the benefits of an improved trading relationship

GreenTech Amsterdam is the gateway to the latest horticultural technology and a unique opportunity to connect with pioneers around the

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As the gates open for the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show press day, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), representing the

As farmers and growers up and down the country have been hit by continued dry weather, environmental and farming groups

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) and MPS have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing sustainable floriculture through an enhanced

Sarah Simpson, a horticulture technician at Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture in Dublin, has been crowned the 2025 Young Horticulturist

The National Botanic Garden of Wales is set to celebrate a significant milestone this month on May 24th, as it

Emmeline Yourston, Apprentice at The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, has won the Midlands Regional Growers Apprentice of the Year Award

Exploring sustainability, technological, and AI developments in horticulture forms the agenda for the 77th AIPH Annual Congress, to be held from

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Yorkshire-based paper sack manufacturer East Riding Sacks Ltd has been fined more than half a million pounds after a night

Plans have been unveiled to develop a 40-hectare series of low-carbon greenhouses on previously quarried land at Bradwell, to the

The European Commission (EC) has said that potato planting in the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) region has progressed well

Fast and efficient, the Entomatic™ automated dispenser is proving to be a game-changer for spider mite control, ensuring precise and

BeeHero the global leader of data-driven precision pollination, announced today the release of HeroLink, the solar-powered evolution of its critical

Defra has been forced to reopen the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2024 scheme to around 3,000 applicants, after a group

Garden Centre Association (GCA) members are being invited to put forward team members for this year’s GCA Trust Dick Allen

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Perennial is once again bringing the horticultural community together to celebrate our supporter’s efforts and to ask you all to

Gardin is growing their list of customers leveraging their novel optical photosynthesis sensor & AI that measures crop photosynthesis in

A 1.5-acre pick-your-own (PYO) pumpkin venture has been a profitable diversification for a new entrant farming business, a Farming Connect

The recent event took place at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), which began an academic and horticultural collaboration with the Plant

Perennial Euphorbias have been growing in popularity in the last few years. There are exciting developments in the genus –

The UK’s fresh produce industry is raising the alarm following a tense parliamentary session on 6 May, during which Baroness

Tong Engineering is inviting growers and processors to experience first-hand the power of integrated optical sorting, as it brings back

The countdown to Open Farm Sunday, the farming industry’s annual flagship initiative is well underway, with event organiser LEAF (Linking

Fresh produce supply chain expert Doreen Spikings has been announced as chief operating and commercial officer to accelerate growth for

Kolster is busy preparing for the FlowerTrials, the Dutch plant event taking place from June 10–13. The breeder from Boskoop

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Maren Franke steps into a new role at Yara, joining the company as Vice President for the UK and Ireland.

Keukenhof’s spring season reaches its peak this week, with a captivating floral border by JUB Holland that combines horticultural expertise

The 42nd edition of Macfrut opened today (6th May) at the Rimini Expo Centre, inaugurated by Italy’s Minister of Agriculture,

With the order book open and production getting under way, JCB’s latest, and smallest, telescopic wheeled loader reinforces JCB Agriculture’s

René Koppert has decided to transition from his role as CEO and will join Koppert’s Supervisory Board as of 14

THE vertical farming industry could be on the verge of its next major revolution thanks to the launch of CropCam,

Worldwide Fruit has introduced smaller Jazz apples to retailers under the banner Jazz Juniors. The new format of what is

ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global technology leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against

Fruit Focus 2025 is set to provide UK fruit growers with a valuable opportunity to explore the latest international innovations

India’s agricultural sector plays a pivotal role on the global stage, with 220 million hectares of cropped land and nearly

Koppert has transferred the management of its biostimulant and fertiliser portfolio to REKA Group BV, in a move that it

Phormium, the Belgian thermal screen manufacturer, is launching an innovative, fully aluminized screen: Noctis Thermo. The screen offers a superior