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Emerald Research Limited (ERL) will be exhibiting at the Potato Days UK event, which is being held on the 4th

The UK division of wine producer Jackson Family Wines has joined forces with WineGB, the trade association for English and

With two weeks to go, there are just a handful of places remaining at ICL’s Hort Science Live (HSL 2024)

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed Jeremy Costello to complete the Membership team as the new Member Engagement Manager

With the apple season practically over, the leading French cooperative Blue Whale® has announced record turnover figures across all its markets.

The Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have now all set out their general election manifestos, which include policies they

It was announced in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list that Dr Belinda Clarke, Director of Agri-TechE, is to be

In an exciting development for the horticultural sector, Gardin, is now available to growers using Ridder climate computers. This strategic

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Fleuroselect, the international organisation for the ornamental plants industry, is proud to announce that the FleuroStar Award 2024-25 has been

Entries are invited for the 2024 HTA Grower of the Year Awards to recognise and celebrate best practices in sustainable

The 2024 Onion & Carrot Conference, organised by the British Onion Producer Association and British Carrot Growers Association, will take

With high slug populations and continued showers, potato growers are urged to reduce numbers with a molluscicide application before crops

Oreon have introduced its hybrid cooled COMMANDER for greenhouse farming. “The COMMANDER responds to the demand for Oreon’s quality fixtures

As BerryWorld celebrates its 30th anniversary and its 17th International Taste Institute award win, the team was delighted with the

Erica Losada has joined Malling Fruits as technical officer. With several years of experience in plant science and horticulture, the

In a statement, the directors of Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc. (BVT), the US-based company which aims to use bees

Potato planting in north-western Europe has largely been completed in Germany and France, but adverse weather has continued to delay

After months of talking about the weather, growers will have welcomed the last few weeks. Potato planting in England is

Late sown pulse crops that were slow to establish are now racing through growth stages to recover. But increasing high

Perfect light conditions are essential for optimum plant growth. Greenhouse yields depend on whether these conditions can be achieved during

The 2024 asparagus season in Northern Europe can be characterised to date as one of changing fortunes. Much of this

The winners of the GreenTech Awards were announced at the opening of GreenTech Amsterdam 2024. Koppert wins the Concept Award

Selecta One has entered into a global licensing agreement with Dümmen Orange for the use of the disease resistance label

All change: The new chair of the Oxford Farming Conference admits to “encouraging food production at any cost” when he

Controlled environment agriculture technology specialist, Light Science Technologies (LST), have announced an exclusive distribution agreement with agricultural automation provider, AgriLogiq,

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Delays to a post-EU Exit regulatory regime for agricultural chemicals in Great Britain are adding costs for agri-supply businesses and

With no experience of cultivating vines, Farming Connect mentoring from an established producer has been key in helping Geoffrey and

As of July 1, 2024, Hortifrut has named Mr. Héctor Enrique Luján Valladolid as CEO of Hortifrut’s worldwide operations. Based in

A new education centre developed to inspire and train the next generation of UK salad and vegetable growers was officially

Chinese researchers have made significant strides in understanding the mechanisms of fruit abscission in woody fruit crops, a process that

Albotherm Ltd, a UK based advanced materials startup, and leading Dutch horticultural coatings manufacturer Lumiforte announce their partnership to explore

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With 2 billion 80g portions of peas grown in the UK each year, Great British Pea Week (1st-7th of July 2024)

Retailer Aldi has signed a ground-breaking £750 million deal with family-owned Kent-based fruit suppliers AC Goatham & Son, after the

According to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), demand for potatoes remains strong despite high prices driven by delayed planting due

In a move towards a greener future, Koppert, a global leader in sustainable cultivation solutions, unveils its comprehensive sustainability strategy,

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) scoop coveted awards by International Taste Institute. Top-tier strawberry Fandango received the top scoring award

The latest data on EU agricultural markets shows that both production and consumption of fresh apples (one of the specialised

Pay strikes by more than 500 workers employed by CNH Industrial’s tractor factory in Basildon will continue throughout June, Unite,

The NextGen fruit group recently visited California for its bi-annual international conference (representing the third event to be hosted outside

Supermarket Asda has highlighted that some soft-fruit lines are key to its latest round of price cuts in fresh produce,

Growers and distributors of plant protection products (PPPs) are being warned to be on high alert after a well-organised break-in

Kent’s only rural and land-based college shone at what is often called ‘the greatest flower show on earth’, winning a

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the inaugural FutureGrow Expo, scheduled for 8 October at Stoneleigh Park. This pioneering event

Climalux has expanded its range of Horticulture Control Units with a new modular version, which will be presented at GreenTech

Following the success of its first year, environmental charity Hubbub has announced its Eat It Up Fund is now open

Choosing a trellising system is a critical, but often overlooked, aspect of vineyard management.  However, for maximising vineyard potential, an

This new research project, a three-year partnership between Queen Mary University of London, Extend Robotics, and East Anglia-based vineyard Saffron

Following her appointment to the Co-op board, Christine Tacon has announced her intention to step down as chair of assurance

The campaign group No Patents on Seeds (NPoS)! has filed an appeal against the European Patent Office’s (EPO) rejection in

The genetic factors which govern flower development in plants are intricate, and while model species have been extensively studied, the

Yara UK welcomes Mark Southwell as its new Business Development Manager. With experience including logistics, sales, consultancy and agronomy, Mark

Warmer weather and drier conditions have led to a significant increase in maincrop potato planting in the past month, and

A study has shown how silicon has almost doubled the weight of courgette fruit and helped strengthen the plant against

The government has listened to the NFU’s call for greater government support to help more farm businesses recover after relentless

An emergency approval has been granted for paraffin oil product Olie-H in seed potato crops, offering growers a proven management

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As the RHS Chelsea Flower Show captures the nation’s attention, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) releases its Market Update for

Last week, the horticulture community came together for a night of camaraderie and generosity at Party for Perennial, hosted at

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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has written to government ministers with its learnings two weeks into the new border arrangements.

Spanish Picota cherry growers are looking forward to a positive and well-balanced season as the sector bounces back from devastating

A private members’ bill to ban the retail sale of peat compost to gardeners is likely to be killed by

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the launch of a new expert advisory group to

Members of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) are celebrating success as they showcase their

Wyevale Nurseries has entered seven varieties for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show

Veg Power, the not-for-profit alliance to increase UK vegetable consumption, is currently running its 2024 ‘Growing to Love’ campaign. The

In response to the latest changes to the government’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) programme, NFU Deputy President David Exwood said:

The NFU and PWA Planning have joined forces, integrating PWA Planning into the NFU’s expanding range of professional commercial services

Perennial, the charity dedicated to supporting people in horticulture, is proud to announce the launch of its largest ever survey

The RHS is honoured and delighted that His Majesty The King will be the next Patron of the Royal Horticultural

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has written to government ministers with its learnings two weeks into the new border arrangements.

The UK’s Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence is today (Monday 20 May) urging UK beekeepers and the public to

A new timeframe for introducing the Sustainable Farming Scheme has been confirmed recently by Climate Change and Rural Affairs Secretary

Branston has donated £10,000 to an agricultural training college in Alito, Uganda, as part of a new joint venture. The college

Beneath the Surface – The Beth Chatto Symposium 2024 is exploring the subterranean world of soils to discuss many of

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) and Polish Rubus breeding programme, Niwa, have just concluded a licensing arrangement for two new primocane

The National Farm Management Conference will return to the QEII Centre in London on 7 November 2024. Run by the

An all-encompassing deep dive into peat-free growing – via a series of new trials, ICL Hort Science Live (HSL 2024)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled a significant support package for British growers at the UK Farm to Fork Summit,

Zayndu, a UK-based CEA technology start-up, is launching a free trial programme for its ActivatedAir seed treatment and priming system.

The 2nd Farm to Fork Summit gathered over 70 producers, growers and businesses from across the food and farming industry

Soil Association Certification Chief Executive Dominic Robinson represented organic and nature-friendly farmers at the summit and championed the vital role

Unbeleafable®, the award-winning, longer lasting salad brand from vertical farm GrowUp, is introducing a new ready-to-eat, bagged salad product to

The fourth Wageningen University & Research’s Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge has started. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, 23 teams from

Doff Portland, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of garden care products and the sole UK manufacturer of slug pellets certified for organic

In an exciting partnership that will introduce aeroponic technology to India and the Middle East, LettUs Grow and Valoya India

Late planting and slow emergence of potatoes in cold wet conditions could leave crops more exposed to the effects of

NIAB East Malling researchers share their latest R&D throughout the day 10 July 2024, research tour topics include: Precision Pollination

New government figures show Scotland is ‘trailblazing” in nature-friendly farming with organic farmland on the rise for six consecutive years

NIAB has launched a new membership service for UK vineyard managers and their staff. The NIAB Vine Club will bridge

Commenting on the Government Response to the Shropshire Review into Labour Shortages, Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Policy at the Horticultural Trades

The Soil Association is delighted to announce that His Majesty King Charles will retain his patronage of the charity as

Following the recent independent review by John Shropshire into labour shortages in the food supply chain, Ali Capper, executive chair

The government is tackling labour shortages in the food supply chain, funding technology to reduce the reliance on migrant labour

Following several years of campaigning by the NFU, the Government has announced a five-year extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme