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Virus-Resistant Tomatoes Set To Safeguard Grower Incomes And Crop Quality
Tomato growers battling the persistent threat of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) may soon find relief thanks to a new generation...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 5


UK Told to End Debt Trap for Fruit Pickers by Covering Visa and Travel Fees
British farms and supermarkets could tackle the exploitation of fruit and vegetable pickers by paying their travel and visa costs,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 4


South Africa Reports Strong Stone-Fruit Season As Exports Rise
The South African stone-fruit industry has bounced back well from a challenging 2023/24 season, with volumes increasing and a turning...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 4


UK Growers Brace for Hotter Summer Amid Climate Challenges
The UK is facing a significantly increased likelihood of a hotter-than-average summer in 2025, with the Met Office predicting a doubling...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 2


New PCN Factsheet Launched by GB Potatoes and CUPGRA to the Whole Industry.
After the successful launch of the new technical guide on PCN, “A Guide for Managing PCN in Great Britain,” to members, GB Potatoes and...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 30


Supersize Strawberries Signal Sweet Start To British Berry Season
The UK’s spell of bright spring sunshine has delivered more than just a welcome break from the grey—it’s sparked an extraordinary surge...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 23


UK Vegetable Season Starts Early Thanks to Warm Spring
An unseasonably warm spring is prompting an early harvest for UK vegetable growers, with producers in Cornwall reporting that new season...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 22


Seventh Heaven: Thanet Earth Expands Tomato Production With New £20m Glasshouse
Thanet Earth, the UK's largest glasshouse complex, has commenced construction on its seventh high-tech glasshouse, with completion slated...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 21


EFRA Committee Calls For Urgent Delay To IHT Reforms
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recommended that the UK government postpone its proposed inheritance tax...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 19


Fresh Direct Joins Forces with Love British Food to Champion UK Produce
Fresh Direct, a leading UK foodservice supplier, has announced its official partnership with Love British Food, reinforcing its...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 15


British Berry Industry On The Brink As Growers Demand Urgent Action
British berry growers are warning of an impending crisis in the sector unless the government and UK retailers step in to provide...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 14


Driest Spring in 70 Years Pushes UK Farmers to Breaking Point
The UK is facing its driest spring in almost 70 years, compounding an already dire situation for farmers who have been battered by a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 13


Bananas at Risk: Climate Change Threatens the World's Favourite Fruit
Bananas – the most widely consumed fruit on the planet and a vital staple for over 400 million people – are facing an existential threat...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 13


British Flowers Week 2025 ‘Buy British’, Says Initiative Representing Local Growers
British Flowers Week (BFW) is an annual celebration of seasonal British flowers and the talented people behind them. Whether driven by a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 8


Strawberries Left To Rot As Brexit Border Chaos Costs Growers Thousands
Tim Chambers, owner of WB Chambers Farms in Kent, highlighted the challenges faced due to Brexit border delays, stating he had "no...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 6


Climate Shift Sparks Early Harvest Surge, Disrupting UK’s Seasonal Growing Calendar
Climate change is turning the UK’s growing calendar on its head, as an unseasonably warm and dry spring has triggered an early glut of...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 5


Gene-Altered Superfruits Set to Hit UK Supermarkets in 2026
British consumers could soon find gene-edited fruits with longer shelf lives and added health benefits on supermarket shelves, as new...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 5


The New Bloom Generation: Meet the Trailblazer Redefining British Flower Farming
Once a London-based gardener and occasional model, Alfie Nickerson has reinvented himself as the face of Burnt Fen Flowers — a...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 5


Lack Of Direction Alarms Growers Battling Costs, Labour Gaps And Imports
The UK horticulture industry is calling for urgent clarity and commitment from the government following vague responses from the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 2


GB Potatoes Commits Three-Year Funding to the Fight Against Blight
GB Potatoes is very pleased to announce a three-year funding commitment to support the Fight Against Blight (FAB) project – a vital...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 1
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