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News and views from the industry.
Preparation is Key.
1 May 2019
With 2019’s planting season underway, the thought of harvest may seem a long way off. Yet, as with most things in life: preparation is key.…
Read moreWhat to do with Your New Vines & Your Method of Planting.
1 April 2019
Receiving your vines is possibly the most exciting moment for a new vineyard. A moment filled with excitement, anticipation and satisfaction. However, there are many…
Read moreTime to Start Thinking About Scouting.
1 March 2019
“Knowledge is power” is the idiom, but knowledge is now about data. Data gathering in the vineyard is the most effective way to give a…
Read moreDealing with Pruning Wounds.
1 February 2019
As most vineyards are well under way with their winter pruning, I thought it would be prudent to discuss the options of pruning paints. By…
Read morePruning Techniques to Help Mitigate Frost Damage.
1 January 2019
Spring frosts have clearly been an issue for many UK grape growers over the yearswith some losing a devastatingly large amount of fruit in 2016…
Read moreThe Importance of Yield Estimations.
1 December 2018
This year saw a bumper crop for the UK wine industry and, while figures are yet to be published, it would not be amiss to…
Read moreThoughts from Seasonal Vineyard Staff – the Backbone of UK Viticulture.
1 November 2018
The growth of UK viticulture has been rapid in the past decade. But a large percentage of the new producers don’t come from a traditional…
Read moreBrokering Fruit – It’s All About Tank Space!
1 October 2018
We are a company that establishes vineyards and offers vineyard management services, and while it was never our intention to get into the fruit brokering…
Read moreGet Your Bunches in a Row.
1 September 2018
Harvest 2018 is fast approaching with a bountiful crop promised across the board. The summer has been kind, to say the least. Canopies are lush,…
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