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Schoneveld Breeding takes home the IPM Novelty Showcase Award in the category of flowering potted plants with its new variety,

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) proudly marks its 30th anniversary in 2025, celebrating three decades of commitment to exceptional

Branded Garden Products (BGP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Harry Simmonds as B2B Sales Director. Harry will spearhead the

The NFU has launched its AgriFuture Scholarship Programme at its inaugural Challenge Day, a pioneering event aimed at addressing one

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the launch of the Plant Retail Success Initiative, designed to support HTA members

From 11 to 13 February Tozer will showcase its latest innovations in vegetable seeds across 8,000 m² of its trial

The future of tomato harvesting is here. Artemy, the advanced harvesting robot developed by DENSO Corporation and Certhon, is now

Reducing the amount of plastic in its packaging has been one of Montosa’s priorities for many years. With France as

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The Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society has said that it believes the country can continue to boost its seed potato exports

UK Growers have warned that the market will need to fund additional costs resulting from increases in the national living

The team behind the British-made Air-Pot® system has launched a new generation of containers at IPM Essen today (January 28,

Blackcurrant growers have met with their local MPs and Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner

Agurotech has raised a new investment of €2.25 million from Navus Ventures, ROM InWest and Rabo Ventures. This funding will

The Council of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the organisation’s ruling body of elected farming and growing members, voted overwhelmingly

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Valoya is excited to introduce the LL-CV Series, an innovative alternative to outdated fluorescent tubes, delivering superior performance, efficiency, and

Hortifrut Genetics, a global leader in fresh berry innovation, is proud to unveil a new brand strategy that redefines the

Wholesale traders at New Covent Garden Market are set to sell millions of stems to mark the romantic holiday which

September 2024 marked the official start of the new British apple season and the latest data from British Apples &

Branston is once again encouraging schools to sign up for the Grow Your Own Potatoes programme this year, as one

 A new study led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) in collaboration with the University of East

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Four years after environmental horticulture became the first sector hit by the full impacts of Brexit checks, businesses are still

The House of Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has launched an inquiry into Animal and Plant

Growers have downplayed newspaper reports that the UK could face a shortage of broccoli and cauliflower later this spring due

Up to a third of pepper crops in Almeria, Spain could be affected by Tobacco thrips (Thrips parvispinus), according to

With Farming Connect-funded trials ranging from growing lucerne in Brecon to establishing sunflowers as a companion crop with maize, farmers

At its New Year’s reception on 16 January, Proeftuin Randwijk proudly unveiled its new name and corporate identity. The new

Source.ag have announced the appointment of Magnus Hilding as its new Chief Technology Officer. Hilding brings a proven track record

Innovation is critical to UK food security and this year’s South West AgriTech Showcase will focus on how key stakeholders

The NFU is seeking proactive, ambitious, and forward-thinking individuals to join its Horticulture and Potatoes Board. Applications are open until

British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of two Dobbies Garden Centres in Gloucester and Reading, making it the UK’s

The tomatoes have been harvested and weighed, the yields and costs calculated, and the results added up. With this, the

As Morocco began its new blueberry season in December, industry experts predicted another bumper year, making the North African country

A new year brings global opportunities. Last year, Suntory Flowers Limited acquired European partner MNP (Moerheim New Plant) in The

Speaking to numerous agriculture-related industries at the machinery and technology show LAMMA, the NFU has heard that they too are

Source.ag, the provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers, have announced its partnership with Bayer, a global leader in life

An indoor farm in Rhondda Cynon Taf has more than doubled its production capacity thanks to support via the Welsh

Supermarket Morrisons has said it stands alongside farmers in their protests against the government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax. In

Farmers and growers are being sought to take part in an academic study looking at advancing fair practices in the

According to the latest calculations by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), around 19% more farmers than forecast will

Top-fruit producer Adrian Scripps Ltd, based at Tonbridge in Kent, has reflected that 2024 “has possibly been one of the

It’s Fresh Ltd is proud to announce its RYPEN Case liner is a finalist in the 2025 Fruit Logistica Innovation

Corrina Urquhart, who has been serving as interim CEO of BASIS since November 2024, is now stepping into the permanent

Herefordshire-based Arnaud Henry-Lefort, Lead Machine Development Engineer at Ubiqutek Ltd, has been named a finalist for the 2025 LAMMA Young

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced a new series of 40 Regional Member Events to run throughout 2025 at

UK-based agricultural robotics startup Muddy Machines, which is best known for its prototype ‘Sprout’ asparagus harvesters, has announced that it

FOR SALE Two Cochran Thermax Hot Water Boilers, each rated 8,000kw. Max working pressure 5 bar. Boilers fitted with Hamworthy

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has today (13 January 2025) launched its annual groceries sector survey and wants to hear

Grodan and Royal Brinkman hosted their 2025 Growers’ Day recently, bringing together 35 protected salad growers from across the United

Principal supporter of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), Constellation Brands, has awarded scholarships to three Master of Wine

TO RENT Two thirds of an acre block of 3 Venlo glasshouses. Chichester; West Sussex. Outside ground available. Rent to

Following the announcement of the government’s ‘New Deal for Farmers’, NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “There are positive elements to

British Garden Centres is delighted to announce significant changes within its plant buying team. This move aims to drive forward

Discount supermarket Aldi has been taken to court by long-term vegetable supplier W Clappison who claim they were delisted without

The NFU has confirmed that Farmers from across the UK will stage a National Day of Unity on 25 January

From 1 January 2025 tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) will no longer be classed as a quarantine pest in

US-based fine wine marketer and importer Wilson Daniels has awarded scholarships to ten Master of Wine (MW) students to support

The James Hutton Institute is working with the University of Dundee, the Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge (SLCU) and Imperial

British Apples and Pears Ltd (BAPL) and Niab are co-hosting a top fruit technical day in Kent on Monday 10th

A pioneering research and development project aims to introduce an advanced monitoring system that harnesses AI to enable early detection

Professor Rosemary Collier, an entomologist and applied ecologist, has been honoured for her pioneering work in horticultural science. Based in

An innovative programme to enable supply chains to reward farmers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is now open to farmers.

Container Centralen is set to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the CC Pool system with the implementation of the

Plans to construct a state-of-the-art circular “GigaFarm” in Cobleskill, New York State, have been announced by Empire State Greenhouses (ESG)

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NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “It’s been quite the year as NFU President since being elected in February and as

ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, announce today the acquisition of GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) saw a 21% increase in applications across its School of Horticulture programmes for 2024, reflecting

Trials carried out by Orion Future Technologies, working with Hutchinsons and Richard Austin Agriculture, have revealed how the application of

As both BerryWorld and FareShare celebrate their 30th birthdays this year, the partnership continues to go from strength to strength.

Hillier Nurseries Ltd, is among the companies to have been granted a Royal Warrant by His Majesty King Charles III.

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The James Hutton Institute Scientific Services, the Institute’s commercial arm, has established a new five-year global raspberry breeding consortium spanning

Fera scientists have made breakthrough progress with industry-steered wireworm research, highlighting where and when the pest is expected to pose

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The Met Office outlook for 2025 suggests that it is likely to be one of the three warmest years for

Hundreds of tractors from across the UK descended on Westminster last Wednesday (11 December) as protests against proposed changes to

Two million meals have been donated to FareShare UK thanks to a generous supply of regular spuds from national potato

GB Potatoes are pleased to announce that Alex Godfrey will be taking over the reins as Chairman after being elected

A new partnership between Bayer’s Crop Science division and Cambridge-based plant science organisation Niab will see researchers embark upon a

On January 1st, Arend Schot will join the Bejo management team as the new Director Country & Sales. He succeeds Martin

Tropical Blue, the early season low-chill blueberry variety from Global Plant Genetics (GPG), is once more showing excellent potential for

Innovative Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging developed by StePacPPC is facilitating the transition away from ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton

New data from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) further sets out the risks posed to the environmental horticulture sector by

A new analysis of costs facing British apple and pear growers indicates that food price rises in 2025 are now

The British Ornamentals Association (BOA) is delighted to confirm the speaker programme for the much-anticipated BOA Technical Conference 2025. Taking

The government has been warned that food security in the UK is dropping with fewer households able to feed themselves

English-grown poinsettia is ruling the roost at New Covent Garden Flower Market this year, but sporadic supply has struggled to

Cambridge-based company Autopickr, working together with Coopers Croft Vineyard and WineGB, has been awarded a combined £475,000 in Government funding

Briggs Irrigation will have its latest irrigation solutions on display at LAMMA, NEC 15-16 January, including a diesel-engine pump with new control

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has proudly presented Greenfingers Charity with a cheque for £14,537.79. This impressive amount was raised

Tomato, cucumber and pepper growers have issued an open letter to the government, highlighting the issues that post-Brexit checks on

According to local news reports, The Guernsey Institute (TGI) has suspended its horticulture apprenticeship due to a lack of interest.

Faversham-based Agricultural labour supplier AG Recruitment & Management, which at one time was the largest supplier of international labour to

Horticulture Crop Protection Limited (HCP), the organisation set up to take over plant protection applications following the wind-down of AHDB