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The trading branches of the two family businesses Devos and Wouters will merge on August 1, 2025 to form Devos-Wouters . Both

The TRUTH Project (Thriving Roots Underpinning Total Soil Health), spearheaded by BOFIN and its partners, is reshaping how farmers understand and manage their

Source.ag, the provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers, announced its partnership with World Horti Center today. World Horti Center

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has worked closely with Concert Bio over the past year to deliver a series of growth

Niab welcomed guests from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Wine Standards Board (WSB) to East Malling recently. FSA Chief

Dogtooth Technologies were thrilled to be one of 16 finalists, selected from over 100 entries across the UK, to participate

Innovative Mexican-Dutch plant propagation specialist Plantanova has announced the launch of an ambitious new venture located in Europe’s horticulture heartland

The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), supported by McCain Foods (GB) Ltd., is thrilled to announce the six trailblazers selected for

The next 8 weeks is a short, but critical window in the UK Protected Edibles calendar, with growers importing seeds

The recent National Potato Conference, organised by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) in conjunction with Teagasc and Bord Bia had

Disgruntled farmers in England and Wales have taken their complaints about the Budget’s effects on agriculture and horticulture to busy

Angus Soft Fruits Ltd, a leading breeder and producer of berries, proudly marks three decades of innovation and growth. Established

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer held private talks with NFU President Tom Bradshaw at 10 Downing Street on Monday 25

As the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) concludes its 125th anniversary year, a special tree planting ceremony was held at Horticulture

Horticultural farmers, gardeners, and dealers from across the UK are being asked for their views on how to make tractors

The UK’s first Centre of Excellence in greenhouse growing has had a bumper opening year, with a tonne of its

Scotts Precision Manufacturing Ltd is thrilled to announce its Open Day on December 11th, 2024. This special event marks the

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has revealed findings, at its annual industry peat-free conference, from trials that demonstrate peat-free growing

The ambitious net-zero goals of leading potato supplier Branston have been recognised by a pioneering organisation that supports businesses around

GIMA is delighted to announce that it has raised a brilliant £20,113 for Greenfingers throughout 2024 as the charity heads

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Dutch flower marketplace and growers’ association Royal FloraHolland (RFH) has announced that Steven van Schilfgaarde will step down as CEO

After the weather chaos seen last year, most brassica growers are enjoying average or better-than-average crops. Nigel Clare of Lincolnshire-based

After two and a half years as Deputy CEO, Ofer Peleg has been named as the new CEO of Hazera.

Hazera’s new high-tech R&D greenhouse, unveiled recently in Made, the Netherlands, marks a significant milestone in the company’s ambition to

In partnership with the Vineyard & Winery Show, WineGB has launched the Golden 50 Wines List to showcase the wines

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 WorldSkills UK National Finals, which

The potatoes sector is to benefit from the delivery of seven industry projects funded by residual levy reserves, after a

With the Malaga avocado harvest about to begin, the European leading company in production and commercialisation of fresh and processed

Data commissioned by the NFU has shown Labour is not trusted by its 2024 voters on issues surrounding the impact

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Potato Storage Insight (PSI) has announced that its Potato Store Managers’ two-day course will run on 4th and 5th March

The 13th edition of the Interpoma has officially started with the President of Fiera Bolzano, Greti Ladurner’s opening speech highlighting

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Agrovista has appointed Joe Shepherdson as glasshouse team manager to help build the company’s market-leading position in the protected horticulture

Following the launch of the Sinclair TSS certified compostable label, feedback from the industry has been positive and exciting, generating

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) have escalated calls for action, submitting their 10 asks

Tong Engineering, UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, is looking ahead to Interpom 2024 event in Kortrijk, Belgium on 24th to

Pershore College is introducing the new forum to learn more about the current issues employers are facing and how the

Lighting supplier Signify and the University of British Columbia (UBC) have begun the fourth year of their ongoing pepper production

Working with Wormganix, a producer of worm castings, Veolia has recycled three tonnes of spent coffee grounds, the equivalent of

The latest data from Defra shows that incomes fell in 2023/24 for all types of farm, with the exception of

Calls by civil servants working in the Department of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for a four

Fieldwork Robotics Ltd., (“Fieldwork”), has announced a collaboration agreement with Burro, a manufacturer of autonomous and collaborative mobile robot platforms.

The marketing campaign for Kissabel®, the innovative range of apples with coloured flesh – from pink to intense red –

United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) have today announced the next phase of the Land Use for Net Zero Nature

Fera Science has launched a new industry-driven R&D project within the Enigma series. The Enigma IV project is focused on advancing

Sharpak, a leading innovator in packaging solutions, has collaborated with WB Chambers, a prominent UK Berry grower, to bring Sharpak’s

In responding to Defra’s Farm Business Income (FBI) figures, NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “Defra’s estimated Farm Business Income figures

Matthew Miller has been promoted to the role of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland for ICL’s Professional

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched a new strategic resource offering invaluable guidance for UK agri-supply businesses, helping them to successfully

The industry and local community has been paying tribute to Bernard and Joan O’Malley, the founders of the company that

Well-known Norfolk farming company R G Abrey & Sons is embroiled in a High Court case after a member of

The government has announced that the final part of the planned post-Brexit border strategy, known as the Single Trade Window

Welsh Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has, announced that application windows for further SFS preparatory

The Scottish Parliament’s Gardening and Horticulture Cross-Party Group, which brings together industry professionals and Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs),

BerryWorld’s latest packaging innovation was awarded a gold medal at The Grocer New Product & Packaging Awards 2024. The 100%

For a profitable and sustainable future, the agricultural industry must drive innovation, attract talent, and use data to drive decision-making

This summer, family-run artisan gin brand Penrhos Spirits called Herefordshire fruit farmers together to help them save rejected raspberries and

Well-known Californian wine company E. & J. Gallo Winery has adopted an innovative bird-deterrent system using the AVIX Autonomic laser

At the Greenfingers Charity Annual General Meeting on 31st October, a significant leadership transition took place. Sue Allen, who has been

For the fourth year in a row, AIPH is collaborating with Jungle Talks to present the Young International Grower of

Syngenta Flowers, a leader in the pot and bedding plants business, have announced the reduction of peat in their young

Following the success of last year’s Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) drop-in showcase in Parliament, the HTA has once again presented

The significant role British farmers and growers play in delivering sustainable, homegrown food for the nation and caring for our

The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of 24 new Scholars for 2025, including Sam Brook from the

The devastating floods and storms in southern and eastern Spain, which have claimed more than 250 lives, have also highlighted

According to press reports, the growth lights from a tomato greenhouse in Suffolk have been mistaken for the Northern Lights

The National Fruit Show celebrated its 91st year at the Kent County Showground on Wednesday 6thNovember 2024. The show was

As the dust settles on Rachel Reeves first budget as Chancellor, the seismic impact on agriculture and horticulture is still

New Covent Garden Market proudly celebrates 50 years at its iconic Nine Elms site, marking a milestone in the long

A precision-bred tomato variety that produces up to 400% more fruit over one year than conventional tomatoes could be a

On 2 December, experienced viticulturist Cameron Roucher returns to the United Kingdom as a senior consultant for Vinescapes in Surrey.

The NFU has today (Monday 4th November) met with the Defra Secretary of State and Treasury officials to stress the

Update to test requirements As part of compliance for the whole chain of plant protection product (PPP) use, HSE pesticide

MM Investment Holdings (MM), parent company of MM Flowers, the biggest supplier of flowers to UK retailers including M&S, Tesco

Britain’s farmers and growers will take part in a mass lobby of their MPs to highlight the devastating impact of

The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) is excited to welcome industry professionals to its highly anticipated biennial conference. The event

The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of 24 new Scholars for 2025, including Tom and Ali from

A coalition of growing media manufacturers have formed the ‘Growing Media Manufacturers’ Council’ (GMMC) with a goal of ensuring the

British Garden Centres has again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to giving back to the charity, presenting Greenfingers with a cheque for

Yesterday’s Budget is a blow to British farmers and could lead to food price rises, the NFU has warned. The

In response to yesterday’s Autumn Budget, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Director of Public Affairs, Jennifer Pheasey, said: “The Budget

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Sinclair, part of Westland Horticulture, is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly experienced members to its sales team.

Ribbstyle is excited to participate in the National Fruit Show on November 6, 2024, at the Kent Event Centre. Visit

LettUs Grow, experts in advanced aeroponic irrigation, officially unveiled their latest Aeroponic Rolling Bench™ product last week to an exclusive group of

Growers and industry stakeholders are invited to join Niab’s free online soft fruit day on 28th November, that will include

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to drive its campaign against retail crime within the garden centre sector, engaging with

Scottish farm leaders have written to the country’s government, warning that Scotland could fall behind on precision breeding policy as

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One of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has donated Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to two Lincolnshire businesses, helping to provide

West Sussex Growers’ Association (WSGA), the specialist horticultural branch of the National Farmers’ Union for horticultural businesses in the West

While potato growers across continental Europe have experienced a torrid season with extreme wet weather delaying planting, reducing growth and

Volmary are pleased to announce they have secured an exclusive deal with MNP / Suntory for the exclusive launch of the New Petunia Surfinia ‘Heartbeat’. Volmary will

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) have issued a joint letter to the government, calling

The whole UK farming industry1 has come together to warn the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the crippling effect changes