Bureaucracy holds back fruit industry's potential

The top fruit industry which could grow by 50% over the next ten years is being held back by a lack of government joined up thinking

Business Reporter

17 July 2026 鈥� 5 min read

"The British market for berries is growing at 10% a year and the UK cannot keep up with that extra demand," said Nick Marston, chair of British Berry Growers, speaking at last week's Fruit Focus show in...

Talking roots with Darryl Shailes: 'Roots desperately need rain'

Hutchinsons agronomist gives his latest insights into root crop production

Farmers Guardian

06 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Arable

New BASIS classroom module aims to teach growers how to build soil resilience for a changing climate

After a prolonged drought, A new module in the BASIS Classroom focuses on issues of effective soil management to help retain as much soil moisture as possible during long, dry spells as crops ripen

Ashleigh Ellwood

06 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Arable

Breeder sets out their winter wheat options for 2026-27 season and beyond

Choosing the right wheat variety means looking beyond headline yields and quality groups, with disease resistance, drilling flexibility and end-market suitability increasingly shaping profitable cropping decisions

Martin Rikatson

06 August 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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