²ÝÁñÉçÇø

Thatchers kick off earliest harvest in history

This year's long, hot summer has resulted in the Somerset cider makers harvesting 10 days ahead of schedule

clock • 2 min read
Thatchers kick off earliest harvest in history

For the first time in over 120 years of cider making, the Thatchers team have begun picking apples from their 550 acres of orchards before the August Bank holiday. Martin Thatcher, fourth generation...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Farm Business

 BEIC accuses Labour of 'duplicity' as Gov ramps up imports of Ukranian eggs

BEIC accuses Labour of 'duplicity' as Gov ramps up imports of Ukranian eggs

Egg industry says trade deals are undermining UK farming's animal welfare standards

clock 19 January 2026 • 2 min read
Baroness Batters: farming representatives have to 'step up' and deliver for farmers

Baroness Batters: farming representatives have to 'step up' and deliver for farmers

The former NFU president on why levy boards and associations can no longer 'kick the can down the road' when it comes to farm profitability

clock 19 January 2026 • 3 min read
Christmas 2025 saw a boost for butter and lamb takeover turkey

Christmas 2025 saw a boost for butter and lamb takeover turkey

Grocery sales reached a record £13.8bn this Christmas, with shoppers spending on average £476 at supermarkets during the festive month. AHDB’s latest insights reveal surprising winners in festive meat and dairy trends

clock 18 January 2026 • 2 min read