Horticulture

Aldi has revealed an industry first 20-year contract for fruit farm AC Goatham and Son, in a move which will make other retailers take note

University of Warwick welcome steps to support fruit and vegetable growers

The extension will mean 43,000 visas will be available to the horticulture sector in 2025, with another 2,000 visas for poultry

The retailer said it aims to build on its commitment to farmers and growers by offering more 'high quality British produce' in its stores

Dan Hawes grew up on an arable farm in Suffolk and now produces strawberry and raspberry plants for the UK fruit market with Blaise Plants, sister company to Hugh Lowe Farms, Kent. The business grows outside, under tunnels and in glasshouses and produces more than four million plants a year. The arable side includes environmental schemes, with a mix of wheat, oilseed rape, beans and barley crops

NFU demands answers on seasonal worker scheme, planning rules and border controls

The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) have officially announced their forthcoming FPC Future Expo 25, a landmark event to be co-located with LAMMA and set to redefine the agricultural landscape

MPs begged for help to redress balance in supply chain

An NFU commissioned report has shown that increased cost of production is risking fruit and veg businesses future development

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