Hort news

Following the government’s shock closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive last month, the PGRO is reminding growers that peas and

On 12th and 13th March, Volmary welcomed customers to explore their new 2025 and 2026 Spring ranges. Product Managers were

A UK frost forecasting and management research project has released a Bud Burst Model to capture data from across the

The most widespread pollutant of our rivers and oceans, air quality, biodiversity and climate can be tackled by farmers adopting

Nearly 40 members joined staff on the second of our Midlands Younger Members Events and were taken on an eye-opening

Responding to the news that, without warning, Defra is stopping all SFI applications as of 11 March, the NFU has

Today at Indoor AgCon, LettUs Grow Ltd alongside KG Systems proudly announced their global distribution partnership. This agreement marks a

Farm business confidence has reached historically low levels, bypassing the record lows set last year, and this all before Defra

The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) group, which represents Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands has reported that the four

Today (12 March), the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) delivered oral evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee as part of

In recent weeks, British winter cauliflower growers have complained about a lack of support from UK supermarket buyers. For example,

Dogtooth has announced the appointment of Jorge Heraud as chairman of the board. To members of the agricultural robotics community,

Veenow Vineyard is proud to announce that after extensive research and assistance it will be the first operator and sales

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and WorldSkills UK have announced the launch of the 2025 national landscaping competition, to

Professional scientific monitoring of fruit trees can be matched in accuracy by the public’s own observations, a new study has

Veg Power announced today that its highly effective and hugely popular multi award-winning Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign is returning

Farmers across the UK are being encouraged to help foster greater appreciation for their vital role in food production by

Routine inspections by the UK Plant Health Service, has found two related consignments of ware potatoes imported from Poland by

Yesterday, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) hosted a successful peat-free growing workshop at Hillier

The NFFN has cautiously welcomed the latest Carbon Budget Reduction Advice outlining the key actions needed to meet the UK’s

Farmers and hauliers are being urged not to forget safety when it comes to loading and unloading on farms. UK

Let’s dig into wellness and reconnect with nature with the new Cultivating Wellbeing app from Thrive, the gardening for health

Hortifrut, a global leader in the production and marketing of berries, is pleased to announce that it has obtained LEAF

Rural communities are under siege from rising crime, and farmers are paying the price. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is

According to the growers and grower’s organisations, seed availability for 2025 is an issue for potato growers, following similar issues

Vertical farming company Smartkas has lost its case against equipment supplier Artechno Growsystems at a court in The Hague, the

According to the latest findings of the BeeWalk national bumblebee monitoring scheme run by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, 2024 was

Chapel Down recently announced the appointment of James Pennefather as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Chapel Down, with James to commence

Mexican-Dutch Plant propagation specialist Plantanova has announced that horticulture industry veteran Sjaak Bakker has joined the company as a Advisor

January’s Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures released by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) reveal members recorded ‘a steady start to

Farmer-led approaches to innovation are critical, Phil Bicknell, CEO of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, told the audience at the NFU conference.

This February the European website www.cosmiccrisp.eu has a completely new look. “Adopting an original approach for the fruit and vegetable industry, we

British Garden Centres has announced its main charity support for 2025 – Greenfingers Charity which celebrates its 25th birthday this

The latest HTA Market Update presents a mixed picture for UK garden centres in January 2025, with overall sales declining

The ‘Varieties International Project’ (VIP) is a series of focus sessions on genetic improvement and new varieties in modern fruit growing and

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is delighted to announce four new candidates have joined the membership after successfully

The NFU used its recent conference to call on the government to set a new course for British food and

The first seeds have been sown for what is hoped to be another bumper crop of tomatoes at the UK’s

Ahead of the spring application season, farmers, growers and distributors of plant protection products (PPPs) are urged to guard against

The James Hutton Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Alison Karley as the new Head of the

Wyevale Nurseries has appointed Julia Giermaniuk as its new Plant Healthy Lead, strengthening its commitment to plant health and biosecurity.

The demand for rhubarb from British consumers is soaring, according to Tesco and grower Place UK. According to reports, Tesco

Fruit Logistica, 5-7 February, Messe Berlin was a busy and productive show for the group of UK companies exhibiting as

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Harper Adams University has launched a series of courses to help develop new brewers, winemakers, and distillers. The courses are

Natutec Drive, Koppert’s applicator for predatory mites, has gained a strong following among UK soft-fruit growers in the four years

Among the proposals in the European Commission’s new Vision on Agriculture and Food document which was launched last week (19

A research project led by the University of Surrey (Dr Jill Timms) and Coventry University (Prof David Bek), in collaboration

Three studies backed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and recently published in Horticultural Research have shed light on the

A new $1.7 million mapping initiative is expected to change how fruit growers will soon respond to biosecurity threats.  Drawing

The UK is at the forefront of genomics research, paving the way for revolutionary advancements in agriculture. Emerging technologies are

Following the success of the SR200 and SR400 planters launched in 2023 and 2024, Standen Engineering Ltd have announced the

The National Farmers’ Union, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link have come

Cheffins will auction an iconic 1963 Fordson Super Dexta tractor with all proceeds to the Addenbrookes Charitable Trust, as part

Politicians have suggested that not enough is being done to save insects and food pollinators in particular, after the House

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The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) used its AGM at Fruit Logistica in Berlin to release its forecast for

Spring frosts are a perennial concern for UK grape growers. Various frost protection tools are available, including gas burners, bougie

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Koppert has released new information about the strain of Myzus persicae (informally called ‘Myzus 2.0’) and how the challenges it

The CLA is calling for a ‘clawback’ mechanism that could generate a similar revenue without the disastrous consequences of the

The devastating impacts on farming families and the nation’s food security from the family farm tax sit squarely on government’s

A new survey published by McCain shows that half of UK farmers have reconsidered their future in the sector due

As the growing season approaches, a coalition of expert organisations – retailers, manufacturers, growing media manufacturers, growers, conservation charities, and

Pershore College proudly hosted the inaugural “Helping You Grow a Better Future” horticulture conference on Wednesday 12th February 2025. The

A new R&D program to increase the daily vegetable consumption of Australians by one serve a day is expected to

Apprenticeships offer a unique blend of hands-on experience and classroom learning, providing individuals with a comprehensive understanding of what it

Responding to disruptive protests in Buckinghamshire today and the Prime Minister’s subsequent comments about the government’s inheritance tax policy, NFU

The Happy Pear twins – Steve and Dave Flynn – have spent the last 20 years encouraging people to eat

The launch of Dante, the latest Primula series, with extra large flowers, represents attractive opportunities for the Primula market. With

Bionema Group, a leading UK-based biocontrol technology company, is creating 50 science and technology apprenticeships over the next three years,

James Halliday AM has been named the recipient of the 2025 Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) Lifetime Achievement Award

A new multi-use venue opening in east London this spring will include the UK’s first ‘integrated indoor vertical farm’. Corner

Lincolnshire-based Househam Sprayers has called in administrators according to reports. The news came a week after reports suggested that the

Controlled environment agriculture specialist, Light Science Technologies (LST) announces an exclusive partnership to distribute world-leading Agrolux LEDs as part of

The NFU is using the focus of this year’s Mind Your Head Week – organised by charity The Farm Safety

ICL has unveiled a cutting-edge new biological research and development centre aimed at developing groundbreaking products to improve global food

Perennial is delighted to announce the return of its Exclusive Garden Tour Programme for 2025, offering garden-lovers the chance to

There was a strong turnout of approximately 70 growers, agronomists, packers and breeders at the recent Duchy College Cornish autumn

Pro-Force Ltd, a leading labour provider in the UK, is delighted to announce its acquisition of Driven Recruitment, a distinguished

Potato growers using Nemathorin to manage the crop’s key soil pests this season can now get bonus Partnership Plan reward

WineGB is calling on the Government to acknowledge the growth potential of viticulture and winemaking in the UK in its

Food redistribution charities can now submit applications for a new £15 million Government scheme, which is helping to ensure surplus

PanAmerican Seed® is pleased to announce the charities it will support for the 2025 gardening season through its popular brand

The demand for high-quality, high-yield strawberries continues to rise, with growers looking for innovative, sustainable solutions to enhance productivity. A

From 3 to 6 June 2025 the world of lilies becomes the highlight of the annual Dutch Lily Days. This

Ledgnd, the brand-independent specialist in data-driven crop optimisation for greenhouse horticulture, has officially opened the doors of its new office

The end of 2024 saw Tong Engineering Group Ltd mark the first anniversary of Tong SwiftLift’s integration into the group,

The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards is celebrating 50 women leading the charge in groundbreaking industries, 4 of which

Acadian Plant Health and Koppert, two leading innovators in sustainable agriculture, are expanding their partnership to enhance the global reach

BeeHero the pioneer of data-driven precision pollination, announced today the expanded application of its Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) to the apple market,

Dutch berry propagator Flevoplant has said it will stop the propagation and cultivation of strawberry plants due to high costs

Irish growers have called for government support following the significant damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Fruit

The Council of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has voted overwhelmingly today to stage a ‘campaign moment’ in London in

New research reveals how soil health and biodiversity boosts vineyard resilience to climate change – with opportunities for wine producers

Local MP James Naish (Rushcliffe) visited the BeadaMoss plant nursery in East Leake 31st Jan, to learn about their nature-based

Source.ag the provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers, has announced its partnership with Sigrow, a wireless sensor provider, specialising

Ongoing research from the PCN Action Scotland project has reinforced the importance of soil testing as the basis of integrated

For the seventh time, the Show Your Colours Awards at this year’s IPM in Essen honored plants and plant concepts