Winter in the Northern hemisphere is nearing an end and the cold task of pruning and trellising repairs nearly complete. Thoughts are inevitably turning to vineyards next concern – spring [...]
To Apply: Please forward a copy of your CV, two reference contacts*, and a covering letter to: alistair@vinescapes.com Experienced Viticulturist Vacancy: Part – Time Closing date: 14th [...]
Despite a mixed season many, although not all, producers are reporting higher than average yields and good quality fruit. Yet again Met Office data shows a warmer and drier season in East Anglia [...]
Despite a cooler and wetter grape growing season than 2018 South-East & South-Central England still had a 2019 season (April – October) average temperature (GST) over 1oC warmer than the [...]
Frost events Climate change is driving more extreme weather events. In 2017 some vineyards had 10–15 frost events during the critical period post bud burst, with reports of 70-80% of young buds [...]
Thousands of farmers looking to maximise the money-making potential of their land will flock to Birmingham’s NEC on November 6 & 7. The Farm Business Innovation Show is Britain’s biggest [...]
Following the release of new grant funding UK vineyards can now request financial support for equipment to help prevent frost damage. With early season frost being a major issue in the English [...]
This useful blog written by WineGB, the UK’s industry body, can also be found on their website . There are currently around 2,500 ha (6,200 acres) of vineyards in the UK and this has [...]
Sussex Innovation Centre 5 minutes with our CEO Alistair Nesbitt and Operations Manager Adam Slate By Sussex Innovation Centre In our regular series, our Community Manager Daisy interviews new [...]
It all starts with the land. If you have agricultural land – in the right locations, with suitable topography, soil and climate – now could be the perfect time to make a move into English [...]
