National Fruit Show

Competition time and support the Education Programme

To support the National Fruit Show Educational Programme, major show sponsor and the UK’s longest-standing fruit and vine machinery specialists, NP Seymour, will be raffling off a Fendt 211 pedal tractor, worth £190. Claire Seymour, director of the family-run dealership and member of the National Fruit Show board of trustees…

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New products from BASF at The National Fruit Show 2022

We are delighted to share news from one of our show sponsors BASF. ■ BASF is previewing two new products at this year’s show■ Revysol® is a broad-spectrum fungicide and proving effective on top and stone fruit■ Nemaslug® 2.0 is a new biological control for slugs R&D manufacturer, BASF, is…

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Locate in Kent to showcase opportunities to invest in Kent Fruit Sector

Locate in Kent is inviting food producers and growers for a free tour of opportunities in the region. The Future of Fruit Tour, taking place on November 1st and 2nd, includes visits to Kent Science Park, NIAB EMR, and the Algal Biotechnology Unit and Food Innovation Centre at the University…

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RIFT Research and Development – Are you getting the credit you deserve?

We are grateful to the team at Rift for sponsoring our speaker stage at this year's show and some news from Rift's Technical MD Sarah Collins: "According to HMRC’s Research and Development Tax Credit Statistics: Only £40 million (0.54%) out of an estimated £7.4 billion of R&D Tax Relief was…

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Game-changing KYMINASI PLANTS Crop Booster technology launched at the National Fruit Show

There are some exciting product, machinery and technology launches taking place at next week's show. News from the team at First Base Solutions Ltd: "The KYMINASI PLANTS Crop Booster is a micro-transmitter which emits radio waves (signals) at specific frequencies into the water at a molecular level. The signals mimic…

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Introducing Wild With Consent

Joining us at the show this year is Wild With Consent, a new concept launched Summer 2021, connecting campervanners with landowners to create exclusive, off the beaten track experiences in some of the most remote spots. They say: “Now with over 60 sites across the UK, Wild With Consent offers…

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COME AND SEE THE UKS FIRST DRIVERLESS SPRAYER AT THE NATIONAL FRUIT SHOW

News from the Kirkland team: "We are extremely excited for this year’s National Fruit Show. Every year we try to make our stand different and this year we are focusing on the future of farming. With labour shortages being a battle in the UK, we are pleased to announce we…

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The 89th National Fruit Show to be attended by HRH The Countess of Wessex

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex will attend the opening morning of the 89th National Fruit Show at the Kent County Showground on Wednesday 2 November 2022. The Countess will tour the show, meet, and hear from industry leaders including fruit growers and observe The National Fruit Show education…

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BROADCASTER TOM HEAP TO CHAIR KEY ENVIRONMENT DEBATE AT THE NATIONAL FRUIT SHOW

The broadcaster and writer Tom Heap will be chairing a debate at The National Fruit Show, Kent County Showground, Detling, on Wednesday 2 November 2022, (2pm-3.15pm) on Farming for the Environment. The debate, part of the Rural Policy Group Red Talks is sponsored by MHA and taking part in the…

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