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New digital tool helps consultants manage SFI
Environmental schemes inevitably create more administration for farmers and advisers, so many consultants are turning to digital tools to help manage records. The Farm Consultancy Group (FCG) recently began using Regeno’s Farmwalk app, which was designed to streamline record-keeping. It allows farmers and advisers to capture photos, voice notes and other evidence while in the […] The post New digital tool helps consultants manage SFI appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Soil loosening for root development
Breaking up compacted soil under the surface is an important part of ensuring that the vines have access to the nutrients and water in the lower soil strata ensuring healthy growth and giving the finished wine the unique taste of the terroir. Numerous tractor passes over the same patch of ground throughout the season compact […] The post Soil loosening for root development appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Back British vineyards
Why your voice matters more than ever. The UK vineyard and winery sector is a growth sector with remarkable acceleration in the past six years, however, we’re seeing a slowdown in sales, which are being further impacted by a contracting hospitality sector and suppressed economy. We need an intervention to help build business resilience. […] The post Back British vineyards appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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WineGB announces the 2026 Trade & Media Tasting
The unmissable annual showcase for English and Welsh wine. Taking place on Monday 7 September at Old Billingsgate, the industry’s flagship event promises to be bigger and better and the most comprehensive, insight driven showcase of English and Welsh wine in the UK. The tasting is set to deliver the strongest line up yet, bringing […] The post WineGB announces the 2026 Trade & Media Tasting appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Disease monitoring and control
Viticulturist Tom Reid examines the disease risks vineyards face following this spring’s frost events and the changing weather conditions that have followed. This season has given us plenty to think about. The extreme frosts earlier in the year left a legacy of dead and dying material within the canopy, tissue that breaks down and provides […] The post Disease monitoring and control appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Warming climate could bring new vineyard threats
The trend towards milder winters and more extreme hot, dry, and wet conditions, could reshape pest and disease threats in UK vineyards. Hutchinsons agronomist, Will Robinson, highlights some potential issues to look out for. 1. European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana) and Grape berry moth (Eupoecilia ambiguella) Both moth species are known to be significant pests […] The post Warming climate could bring new vineyard threats appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Dynamic IPM: Precision led crop protection
For more than three decades, integrated pest management (IPM) has been the cornerstone of sustainable vineyard protection, helping growers reduce pesticide use, preserve beneficial insect populations and make more informed crop protection decisions. But in some of the world’s leading wine regions, IPM itself is evolving. Across Napa Valley, Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Germany’s Pfalz, […] The post Dynamic IPM: Precision led crop protection appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Selling the story
Andrea Ontiveros Flores, a sommelier and marketing & communications specialist from Alicante, Spain looks at how London’s top restaurants are selling the story of English wine. English wine is becoming an increasingly popular feature on wine lists in restaurants, bars, luxury hotels, and fine-dining venues, particularly those focused on local cuisine. As quality continues to […] The post Selling the story appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Wine escapes
The Terrace Rooms and Wine, Ventnor. A recent visit to The Terrace Rooms and Wine in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, represents a new opportunity to bring English wine and education directly to consumers. Under one roof, visitors have the opportunity to explore wines from across regions and styles that they would be unlikely to encounter […] The post Wine escapes appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Wine and steam
Heritage railway teams up with Kent vineyard for a special day out. Visitors can now combine the romance of vintage rail travel with the taste of English wine, thanks to a new partnership between Spa Valley Railway and Biddenden Vineyards, one of the region’s best-loved vineyards. The collaboration offers guests an added incentive to make […] The post Wine and steam appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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A fresh look at equipment hygiene
When it comes to hygiene, wineries rarely leave anything to chance. Cleaning routines are built into day-to-day operations because everyone understands the impact cleanliness can have on performance and quality. In the vineyard, however, equipment cleaning is often viewed more as a maintenance task than an operational priority. Throughout the season, sprayers, trimmers, mowers and […] The post A fresh look at equipment hygiene appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Precision spraying
Cordon Technologies will be exhibiting once again at the Vineyard & Winery show on 25 November 2026. This month, the agritech startup announced the exciting news that they have gained backing to scale precision spraying tech that helps farmers cut chemical use. Maidenhead-based agritech startup, Cordon Technologies, has secured the first close of a £1m […] The post Precision spraying appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Appointment marks a significant step
WineGB appoints new Chair to lead the next phase of industry growth. WineGB has announced the appointment of Charlie Holland as its new Chair, following the completion of Nick Wenman’s interim term. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the organisation’s long term leadership and supporting the continued expansion of one of the UK’s […] The post Appointment marks a significant step appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Managing the late season threat of Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) has been a consistent late season concern for UK vineyards, notably since its discovery in southeast England in 2012. Unlike the common fruit fly that targets damaged or overripe fruit, Drosophila suzukii is equipped with a serrated ovipositor capable of laying eggs directly into healthy berries. For growers, SWD represents a […] The post Managing the late season threat of Spotted Wing Drosophila appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Defending UK vineyards from pests and wildlife
As the UK wine industry continues to grow, vineyard managers are facing increasing pressure from pests and wildlife. From deer damaging young shoots to birds stripping ripening fruit, protecting vines has become a fundamental part of successful vineyard management. Understanding the risks Every vineyard site presents different challenges. Vineyards located close to woodland, hedgerows, or […] The post Defending UK vineyards from pests and wildlife appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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New Winchester vineyard wins award
Longdown Vineyard sparkling wine launched and takes gold. A new Hampshire vineyard business has recently launched with the release of their first ever English sparkling wines, and the announcement of a competition win the very same day. Longdown Vineyard is an independent, family run business based in Twyford, Winchester. Longdown has two sites – an […] The post New Winchester vineyard wins award appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Manage summer canopies carefully after late frosts
Late frosts caused considerable damage to many vines this spring, so Hutchinsons agronomist Will Robinson explains how to manage affected areas over coming weeks. Any late frost is bad for vines, but repeated late frosts that hit both primary and secondary growth are even worse, resulting in yield loss, disruption to canopy architecture, uneven maturity, […] The post Manage summer canopies carefully after late frosts appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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A hotbed of locally produced wine at London Wine Fair
I must admit I preferred the London Wine Fair when it was held at the Kensington Exhibition Centre (below the famous Roof Gardens in Derry Street) back in the ‘80s. It was packed, visceral, dynamic, sensationally exciting, and it felt like the pinnacle of the year rather than a warehouse you felt obliged to slink […] The post A hotbed of locally produced wine at London Wine Fair appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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A British podcast with a global audience
The UK Wine Show celebrates 20 years of podcasting with more than 850 episodes and listeners in over 60 countries The UK Wine Show, widely regarded as the world’s first dedicated wine podcast and one of the longest-running, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, marking two decades of weekly wine education, interviews and industry […] The post A British podcast with a global audience appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Every bottle tells a story
Tucked away in the heart of the Kent countryside, Elham Valley Vineyard is more than just a producer of elegant English wines – it is a place where people grow alongside the vines. Established in 1985, Elham Valley Vineyard was one of the first vineyards planted in Kent, long before English wine began gaining the […] The post Every bottle tells a story appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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English sparkling triumph
Everflyht Wine Estate has secured one of the highest accolades in global wine, with its Everflyht Cuvée Edition 3 NV crowned English Sparkling NV Trophy Winner at the International Wine Challenge 2026, triumphing against 100’s of the UK’s most celebrated sparkling wine producers. Widely regarded as one of the most rigorous and influential wine competitions […] The post English sparkling triumph appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Balanced nutrition in fermentation – moving beyond YAN
Rethinking yeast nutrition. Balanced nutrition is becoming an increasingly important focus in fermentation management, moving beyond the traditional reliance on YAN (Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen) as a single indicator. While YAN remains useful, it does not fully reflect the complexity of yeast nutritional requirements. A more complete approach considers both the quantity and the composition of […] The post Balanced nutrition in fermentation – moving beyond YAN appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Artelium launches the world’s first global cellar door for English wine
Sussex winery makes it possible for wine tourists and collectors anywhere in the world to buy its wines directly, signalling a new era for UK wine tourism. Sussex-based Artelium Wine Estate is pioneering a new model for English wine with the launch of a digital cellar door that allows customers around the globe to purchase […] The post Artelium launches the world’s first global cellar door for English wine appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
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Priorat and England
Andrea Ontiveros Flores, a sommelier and marketing & communications specialist from Alicante, Spain looks at two wine regions linked by trade and ambition. To kick off the 2026 vintage, I started my vineyard visits in one of my favourite wine regions in north east Spain, Priorat. It is still remarkable how such a challenging climate […] The post Priorat and England appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .