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For the 2024 edition of the Field Days in the Netherlands (24-26 September 2024, at Tolweg 13 – 1681 ND,

Gas separation experts at Oxair are leading the way in fruit storage technology using PSA technology with nitrogen to prolong

NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “We have repeatedly highlighted our concerns about an underspend and at long last we now

Scientists from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore say that boosting fruit intake

Planning is well underway for the Poinsettia Growers Group’s annual Poinsettia Conference, set to take place on Thursday, 21st November

The Agri-Tech Centre at Hartpury University and Hartpury College has announced a new series of change management courses aimed at

The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), in partnership with McCain Foods (GB) Ltd., is thrilled to announce the launch of the

Heliospectra AB, a leader in smart LED lighting technology, is proud to announce its collaboration with Tomatoworld, a prominent information

The Blackcurrant Foundation, representing 36 growers across the UK, reports that, despite another difficult growing season, the nation’s blackcurrant crop

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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has been accepted to the UK Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) as part of the UK-EU

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HSAT a leading crop intelligence company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter White as Senior Advisor, to help

Source.ag, today announces Pre-Season Simulations for Source Cultivate. The latest update allows growers to go beyond mid-season and simulate an

Since early August, VOG’s 4,000 plus apple farmer members have been at work on this year’s harvest. The prospects for

Lorraine Shaw has been appointed as Commercial Manager for Hazera UK, commencing 1st October 2024. Lorraine has been working successfully

In recent months, UK grower organisations have made repeated requests for Sedex to pause its proposed changes to the SMETA

Könst Alstroemeria, a renowned breeder and supplier of Alstroemeria and Zantedeschia plants, is pleased to announce its acquisition by four

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is deepening its commitment to supporting the horticultural industry to grow peat-free via a new

WineGB is calling on the Government to provide additional support to promote the growth of GB wine sales overseas through

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) Skills Competition at the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair wrapped up this weekend with

A global study of crop yields across six continents has found that the production of key crops, including nutritionally dense

The Labour government’s plans to expand renewable energy across the country could be “life changing” for farmers according to a

Researchers and commercial companies have come together to launch a new initiative aimed at boosting greenhouse crop production in the

Making the benefits of different types of farming plain for the public could provide better protection for the British countryside, according to a

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Bionema Group Ltd, winner of King Awards in Innovation is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Ford as Chief

NFU Deputy President David Exwood has met Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner and Farming and Countryside

Expert advice on the changes to farm payments is available to farmers looking to adopt nature-friendly practices in free events and

Bridge Farm Group has appointed Andy Higginson, Chair of JD Sports Fashion and the British Retail Consortium, as its new

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The latest Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Market Update for August 2024 reveals steady garden centre sales in a year marked by

Tanya Leonard joins the Branston team with more than 20 years of experience in fresh produce, having taken on her

A recipe craze on social media video site TikTok has been blamed for a shortage of cucumbers on Icelandic supermarket

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), which has devastated tomato crops around the world has been detected in Australia for

UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, has announced the shortlist for its prestigious Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) Awards 2024. After reviewing

Howfield Manor Hotel in Chartham, Kent, was the destination for the annual JAZZ™ Apple Symposium with UK growers, team members

Tong Engineering is pleased to announce its participation in the first-ever Nocton Potato Days event. The event, which takes place

The UK’s fresh produce sector is sounding the alarm about the potential cost implications of upcoming border checks on imported

Source.ag, the provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers, today announced it has been named the Startup of the Year

Fieldwork Robotics Ltd, developers of selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots, is pleased to announce that it has developed a

The UK’s agriculture sector is more aware than it’s ever been when it comes to performing underground asset searches, according

The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce five candidates have joined the membership after successfully passing all

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Nick Marston, chair of British Berry Growers (BBG) has commented on the proposed changes from the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange

Perennial – the charity who supports those who work in horticulture – is excited to invite you and your team

Daniel Zeichner MP, the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, has praised FareShare’s commitment to fighting food

The NFU is pleased to announce a new partnership with PeopleSafe, the UK’s leading employee safety solutions provider, offering our

John Walgate has been appointed as the new CEO at British Growers and will take up his appointment at the

As she enters her final term as a Director of the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) fruit and hop grower Ali

SugaROx Ltd and Fera Science Limited will explore the feasibility of using a game-changing biostimulant technology to improve tomato resilience

Wyevale Nurseries has achieved Planet Mark Certification in recognition of the company’s commitment to continuous improvements in sustainability (August 2024).

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The cool, damp summer has continued, bringing its inevitable disease control challenges. However, there are some good crops to come

Kent’s pioneering vineyard Biddenden has always been driven by the passion and knowledge of the Barnes family, now in its

NFU Education’s mission to deliver essential knowledge about food and farming to thousands of schoolchildren across the UK has received

The change of government delivered by the General Election will have surprised few people in our industry or outside it.

Researchers from North Carolina State University have studied the genetic material found in historic potato leaves in an attempt to

CambridgeHOK is to design and build two bespoke glasshouse structures for Kew Gardens as part of a wider project to

Academics at the University of Leicester are looking for participants for a new research project looking at the fairness of

Seven in 10 farmers in the UK have now invested in renewables, according to research by investment service Investec Wealth

Helle-Tech Oy and Bloemteknik™ (t/a Bloem) have announced a collaborative venture to introduce modular adjustable LED fixtures designed specifically for

The apple season about to begin will not be without its challenges. This is what emerged from Prognosfruit 2024, the

Over the next three years, Professor Toth will lead the Association, comprised of over 200 individual members and other sustaining

British Garden Centres, the UK’s largest family-owned garden centre group, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Langlands Garden Centres

More than 80 farmers from across the country attended the NFU’s first ‘shed talk’ event in Yorkshire to look at

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Restrain’s new UK Business manager, Dan Hewitt,  had a few words to say about his previous roles, and ongoing plans

Yara UK congratulates Chris Harrold on his promotion to Head of Crop Nutrition Agronomy. He takes on the new role

Environmental charity Hubbub has today (August 8) launched its first ever ‘Community Nature Network’ to help community-led green spaces thrive

Starting in 2026, all non-black, recyclable PET or PP plastic plant pots will be accepted in household kerbside recycling in England.

Harmoniz Netherlands’ new test centre in Westland will open in September featuring TobrfV resistant varieties like Dulciz Baby (red) and

Welsh strawberry growers have featured in the national media after comparing pick-your-own (PYO) customers who increasingly consume fruit in the

For Autumn 2024, Restrain, a company specialising in potato storage solutions, unveils its new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology. This

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With farms across the country at full stretch, with harvesting providing better than expected yields for some, given the incredibly

The NFU has called for action to tackle rural crime following the publication of NFU Mutual’s latest Rural Crime Report,

As a forward-thinking greengrocer, Rushton’s sought ISO 14001 certification to validate its implementation of an effective environmental management system (EMS).

The Soil Association welcomed the announcement by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, that the

September 2024 will mark the start of the new British apple season and UK growers say that an early start

The government has announced its commitment to introduce a new deal for farmers to address low confidence and provide stability

Welsh farmers and entrepreneurs are embracing micro-scale vertical farming in a bid to diversify and to create more reliable sources

Commenting on Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s announcement of an overhaul of the planning system to pave

Burlington Berries Pty Ltd, the Australian soft fruit producer set up by Australians Kate and Stuart Sutherland together with Marion

A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) reveals that the UK produced 62% of the food it consumed

Hartpury Agriculture is thrilled to announce the official launch of its brand-new online portal. This digital resource and offering marks

 An exciting new project to create a horticultural teaching centre for adults with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities

The British tomato industry is experiencing ongoing delays with seed imports at the border due to lengthy testing and release