New pavilion spans fruit show
This year’s National Fruit Show, held annually at the county showground at Detling, Kent was an outstanding success, writes Brian Tompsett, a Marden Fruit Show committee member.
DEFRA blocks emergency aid
DEFRA has decided not to take up European Union aid for fruit and vegetable growers hit by the Russian trade ban.
No wellies required
So the dress code is going to be different this year, no umbrellas, no rain macs and no wellies inside the pavilion thankfully.