In this issue


Fruit Focus: With a wide range of exhibitors, a packed programme of quality presentations and a selection of tours, the oft-quoted ‘something for everyone’ label would not have been out of place. New Hall Wine Estate sits in the beautiful surroundings of the Crouch Valley in Essex. Forma: The scope and spread of work currently being carried out by steel framed building experts Forma highlights the company’s skillset, experience and comprehensive range of services. NP Seymour demonstration days: More than 100 enthusiastic visitors attended the two events, held by kind permission of grower Clive Baxter, who allowed the demonstration team to put the machines through their paces on his trees and vines. Nigel Akehurst visits... Hole Farm in Hadlow Down to meet young Suffolk ram breeder James Hamilton and find out more about his first on-farm ram sale at the end of August.