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Apple growers will soon be able to monitor codling moth numbers remotely and in real-time with the introduction of RapidAim,

According to new research conducted by British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry body representing over 95 percent of British berries

NFU President Tom Bradshaw met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer this week as part of a select few business representatives

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Tozer is delighted to announce a new partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust Founded in 1959, Surrey Wildife Trust manages over

Wines made in 13 different counties were awarded trophies at this year’s WineGB Awards after the highest number of Gold

While accurate flowering predictions are essential for orchard management, and have consequences for pest control and pollination, traditional data collection

A group of Indonesian fruit pickers who were allegedly sacked for not meeting picking targets have been left in debt

Berry World were delighted to see that growers sweep numerous awards at the prestigious National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show

PepsiCo Europe and Yara announced today a long-term partnership in Europe aimed at providing farmers with crop nutrition programs to

“Together, we can build a sustainable future for Wales, where our rivers continue to nourish and inspire us all.” Those

Fluence recently announced the success of its partnership with award-winning, Michigan-based cannabis grower LightSky Farms. Founded in 2009 by wine industry veteran

The UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by doubling the land used to grow fruit and vegetables

This Farm Safety Week (22 – 26 July), farmers across the country are being urged to ‘look out, look up’,

Dutch company GEGE Machinebouw is making waves in American strawberry farming with their innovative tray field project in an initiative in

Britain’s farmers and growers have been named as one of the public’s most favoured and valued professions, second only to

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Potato stores in the UK that previously used CIPC could be at risk of becoming unusable due to the residue

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has, today (Wednesday, July 17), confirmed a number of schemes

Responding to today’s King’s Speech, NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “I am pleased to say we have heard this new

Royal FloraHolland has reached agreement with three banks to refinance €210 million, giving the group additional capital to invest in

The latest Groceries Code Adjudicator’s (GCA) annual survey reveals that fewer suppliers are experiencing issues overall, although less than half

Bees and other beneficial bugs are disproportionately harmed by air pollution compared to crop-destroying pests, according to researchers from the

The cool dull weather has led to lower strawberry supplies than expected and more June drop in apple orchards. The

The fact that the general election delivered a Labour government will surprise almost no one. They have a large majority,

From May 1, 2024, the horticultural internal transport company, FW Systems, has a new owner with the transfer from founder

ISC Future Finance recently partnered with large vegetable growers who were seeking solutions to mitigate rising electricity costs, which were

Carbon Gold is proud to announce a new partnership with Westland Horticulture. Established in 2007, Carbon Gold has pioneered advancements

As the fresh produce industry, retailers and NGOs continue to explore ways to reduce plastic in the supply and sale

As the fresh produce industry, retailers and NGOs continue to explore ways to reduce plastic in the supply and sale

Lloyds Banking Group has reinforced its commitment to UK farmers by providing fee-free lending, financial support and resources for agroforestry

Establishment savings of £150/ha for a wide range of vegetable crops is allowing a state-of-the-art strip tillage machine to challenge

Four businesses using cutting-edge technology to advance sustainable horticulture have been awarded £500,000 to commercialise their prototypes by Growing Kent

Bionema Group Ltd, winner of the King’s Award for Enterprise and Innovation 2024, is delighted to announce the appointment of

According to the Fresh Produce Consortium, ‘the future of new potato farming in the UK looks uncertain.’ In a recent

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed said: “I was delighted to attend the Great Yorkshire

Data from Defra shows a 4.9% year-on-year drop in vegetable yields and a 12% decline in fruit production last year,

UK plant scientist Professor Johnathan Napier welcomes the newly elected Labour Government’s willingness to break new ground in relation to

A prominent grower in Lincolnshire sought to elevate their potato harvesting capabilities by transitioning to a larger, more efficient self-propelled

The demand for reliable disease detection is increasing exponentially. Farmers need to make informed decisions and protect their crops against

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Former NFU president Minette Batters has been honoured with a peerage for services to the union and the wider farming

Brandkamp, the young plant supplier and breeder of bedding plants and chrysanthemums, is presenting its new programme for the 2024/25

With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten, Tom Potts, a partner in the corporate agriculture team at

Commenting on the incoming new Labour Government and Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)

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Genesis Plant Management Ltd manages the plant variety protection and breeders’ rights on behalf of plant breeders in the UK.

Phoenix Plant Sales, the largest new and used plant machinery dealer in Wales and esteemed supplier for Yanmar Compact Equipment

The NFU is looking forward to working with the new government to help deliver its missions for Britain by boosting

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched new Terms and Conditions for members, in conjunction with Chattertons Solicitors.

The first UK trials of a pioneering low carbon, slow release nitrogen fertiliser have revealed it can boost crop Nutrient

As part of its international growth strategy, seed specialist KWS opened its new research and breeding station for vegetables in

Building a sustainable future for both company and customers lies at the heart of Cuadrado’s strategy for putting Yanmar CE

The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Virtual Work Experience (VWEX)

In an open letter ahead of the General Election, the UK’s Horticultural Trades Association and sister associations from across Europe

Source.ag, the provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers has announced the release of Source APIs. The latest addition to

Vale of Evesham tomato growers R&L Holt has added nanobubble technology to the unique patented irrigation system in use at

Andrew Storey has been named as the new Branch Manager at Royal Brinkman UK, taking on his responsibilities from 1

A new study by scientists from the University of Vienna and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shown that, as

CNH brand New Holland has announced a multi-phase partnership with autonomous technology company Bluewhite (formerly Blue White Robotics) to collaborate

Dutch breeding company Rijk Zwaan, best known in the UK for its vegetable varieties, has opened a new breeding greenhouse

We are excited to invite you to a morning and lunch session at the Sessions House in Spalding on Wednesday

Greenlux Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kari Kylä-Kaila as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer,

BioFirst Group is excited to announce the appointment of Bart Sosef as President of its Plant Products division. Bart, currently

Managing your vineyard canopy in summer (i.e. fruit thinning) is crucial for achieving the best yield and fruit quality. This

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erennial, the charity dedicated to supporting people in horticulture, is calling on everyone in the industry to take part in

As the demand for peat-free products continues to skyrocket, leading substrate producer Bulrush Horticulture has been investing back into the

The UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by doubling the land used to grow fruit and vegetables

The water-borne and food-borne parasite Cryptosporidium has been detected in pre-washed vegetables from major supermarkets in Kent by researchers from

According to reports, cool weather at the beginning of June has seen a decline in strawberry availability, although supplies are

Around 250 top ploughmen and women from all over Great Britain will compete at the 73rd British National Ploughing Championships  on the 12th &

UK white potato prices have reached record levels for the second year in a row according to price monitoring service

Growing Kent & Medway has awarded vouchers worth £320,000 to 13 businesses to work with researchers to advance sustainable innovation

ISC Future Finance, a dynamic commercial finance brokerage specialising in sourcing funding for businesses across various sectors, announces its official

Wyevale Nurseries has been awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate for its high biosecurity standards for the fourth year in succession

The eighth edition of the WineGB Awards saw a record number of wines entered and gold medals awarded with wines

Anne Williams, head of protected crops at Bayer Vegetable Seeds, has joined the Zayndu board as a non-executive director. The announcement

Speaking at a recent Westminster Forum event entitled ‘Next steps for gene edited foods in England’, NIAB chief executive Professor

Wyevale Nurseries has taken six New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh

Agrii horticultural agronomist Emma Smith has been named the winner of the esteemed Paul Singleton Award, which honours outstanding contributions

Cornish New Potatoes are some of the earliest UK mainland New Potatoes of the summer. Thanks to the milder maritime

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Potato growers are calling for political action to save the great British spud, with the future of the homegrown crop

Following the completion of the MW exam in centres worldwide last week, The Institute of Masters of Wine have published

Farplants Sales Ltd – Spiraea WALBERTON’S® PLUM CARPET has been awarded the Visitor Vote, sponsored by Floramedia, at the HTA

Farplants Sales Ltd – Spiraea WALBERTON’S® PLUM CARPET has been awarded the Visitor Vote, sponsored by Floramedia, at the HTA

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The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) will welcome farmers, agronomists and other industry stakeholders to its open day at the

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company’s Digitalis purpurea Apple Blossom has been recognised as Best in Show at the New Plant

Globally, there is significant attention on food security, safety, and the role of technology in making horticulture more sustainable. GreenTech

Spanish scientists have warned that climate change is benefiting the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa, which has already wiped out millions of

Following pressure on European seed potato stocks this year, at least one Spanish and Portuguese grower is hopeful of a

Ahead of the General Election, WineGB has launched its Manifesto for Growth which identifies the three main areas that require

HSAT, a leading crop prediction company, is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Li, an AI expert, to their

Two members of the team from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded this month after notching up 80 years

Tong Engineering, has announced the introduction of a new Stinger Hopper, specifically engineered to meet the demands of the USA

Hydrangea macrophylla First Editions® Eclipse® has been crowned Best New Plant at BBC Gardeners’ World Live and wins grower Allensmore Nurseries