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Horticulture

Soil Association aiming to boost presence in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Soil Association aiming to boost presence in Northern Ireland

The Soil Association is looking at ways of increasing its level of on-the-ground activity in Northern Ireland.

CAFRE Horticulture Pilot Scheme application deadline extended

N.Ireland

6 months ago

CAFRE Horticulture Pilot Scheme application deadline extended

CAFRE has extended the application deadline for the Horticulture Pilot Scheme to Monday, January 19, 2026.

DAERA encourages growers to apply for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme

N.Ireland

7 months ago

DAERA encourages growers to apply for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme

The Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland is now open for applications, according to the...

How blackcurrants could become the next ‘superfood’ in UK stores

Agri-Business

8 months ago

How blackcurrants could become the next 'superfood' in UK stores

Researchers in Scotland are working on a project that could lead to blackcurrants becoming a staple of fresh fruit aisles in UK supermarkets.

Seasonal Worker Scheme updated to support horticulture workforce

Agri-Business

8 months ago

Seasonal Worker Scheme updated to support horticulture workforce

The Seasonal Worker scheme is set to be changed to allow horticulture workers work for up to six months within any 10-month period.

Arable

11 months ago

Expressions of interest open for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme

Expressions of interest for two schemes under the overarching Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland have opened

Expressions of interest open for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme

Arable

over 1 year ago

Polish ware potatoes test positive for ring rot

Two consignments of ware potatoes, imported from Poland to the UK by the same Polish exporter, have tested positive for ring rot.

Polish ware potatoes test positive for ring rot

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

CAFRE highlights job opportunities in horticulture

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) held its 14th annual Opportunities...

CAFRE highlights job opportunities in horticulture

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Groundbreaking seed germination model developed at Rothamsted

Scientists at Rothamsted Research have developed a new mathematical model for seed germination.

Groundbreaking seed germination model developed at Rothamsted

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Mushroom growers urge NI Executive to protect support scheme

The Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association has called on the NI Executive to safeguard the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme (FVAS).

Mushroom growers urge NI Executive to protect support scheme

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK

More than 90% of horticulture and cereals exported by Ireland in 2024 went to the UK market, according to the Bord Bia Export Per....

92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

CAFRE students win gold at Worldskills National Finals

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) horticulture students have paved their...

CAFRE students win gold at Worldskills National Finals

Pig/Poultry

over 1 year ago

NFU welcomes seasonal worker visa scheme expansion

The NFU has welcomed the extension of the seasonal worker visa allocation, but has warned that a long-term scheme is still needed.

NFU welcomes seasonal worker visa scheme expansion

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Govt provides certainty to horticulture & poultry businesses

The government has underlined its commitment to horticulture and poultry sectors by confirming the...

Govt provides certainty to horticulture & poultry businesses

Arable

almost 2 years ago

UK must double the land used to grow fruit and vegetables - Soil Association

The Soil Association has said the UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by doubling the land used to grow fruit and vegetables.

UK must double the land used to grow fruit and vegetables – Soil Association

Other

about 2 years ago

Horticultural agronomist wins BASIS Paul Singleton Award

Agricultural agronomist Emma Smith has been named the winner of the BASIS Paul Singleton Award,...

Horticultural agronomist wins BASIS Paul Singleton Award

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Powys: New planning guidance aims to boost fruit and veg growth

New planning guidance introduced in Powys aims to make it easier to set up market gardens or...

Powys: New planning guidance aims to boost fruit and veg growth

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

5,000ac blueberry farm in China yielding from 2-3t/ac

While attending the 2024 International Horticultural Exhibition which is taking place Sichuan...

5,000ac blueberry farm in China yielding from 2-3t/ac

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