Horticulture growth on hold

Fruit and vegetable growers are shelving plans for growth due to the soaring cost of production over the past two years, putting the future of UK's horticulture industry at risk

Rachael Brown
clock • 2 min read
Horticulture growth on hold

A new report commissioned by the NFU found costs of production had increased by almost 40 per cent in the past two years, with energy costs rising by 218 per cent, fertiliser by 47 per cent and labour...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Arable

Wheat variety choices best suited to the North West

Wheat variety choices best suited to the North West

Variety open day in Staffordshire identified a few wheat variety options that are best suited to a North West location

clock 12 July 2025 • 4 min read
Why there could be an unpredictable grain marketing season approaching

Why there could be an unpredictable grain marketing season approaching

Arable growers' cropping choices have shifted substantially this year and the 2025/26 marketing season looks highly unpredictable

Lydia Wombwell
clock 11 July 2025 • 3 min read
Mixed fortunes are predicted for potatoes after dry spell

Mixed fortunes are predicted for potatoes after dry spell

Dry weather may have kept late blight risk low, but concerns are mounting for unirrigated potato crops

Farmers Guardian
clock 10 July 2025 • 4 min read