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All thoughts on how merchants and vineyards could team up to support each other with accessible and reasonably priced packages aimed at a wider audience are very welcomed and we here at Soil2Cellar in conjunction with www.viti-culture.com will pull something together to showcase what the...

we hope to have some video content shortly from various experts!

Some Bordeaux estates lit candles in their vineyards at the end of last week, after authorities warned of potential frost damage. Wineries in northern Burgundy, including those in Chablis, were also forced to take precautions in some areas. Early reports suggested no major damage so far, but...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/letter-from-the-environment-secretary-to-the-food-and-drink-industry To those working hard to feed the nation, In the face of what is perhaps the greatest health challenge this country has faced in our lifetime, I want to pay tribute to all those who are...

We are fact-finding at present on this - several merchants are publicising this with for example an online order of 6 wines (of their choosing and their supply) and a scheduled online discussion). If anyone has any additonal thoughts, who people would like or could host etc then please let us know

The impacts of the coronavirus crisis are being felt across all of society, but the ornamental sector is being significantly hit. Updated 30 March 2020: NFU horticulture and potatoes adviser Emily Roads explains how the NFU is working with industry to support the sector through this difficult...

agreed it does look a little confusing, but is posted as it was sent out by the writer ......see below

To read the full article - https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/26847/Company_news:_adapting_to_a_new__91norm_92_.html Company news: adapting to a new ‘norm’ By Harpers Editorial team Published: 27 March, 2020 As drinks suppliers and retailers continue to fast adapt to the new trading...

As we navigate through these difficult times, it seems increasingly unlikely that we will not be able to run Viti-Culture2020 on July 9th at Plumpton College, East Sussex. However, in the background for the past few weeks, Grape Vine Events has invested heavily in, and been working on, a...

Having spoken to our local NFU Group Secretary he has advised that the government guidance on key workers is not restricted to livestock only, it is all food supply chains. The fact that off-licenses are allowed to remain open confirms that wine and beer production is also covered. with...

NOTE: this is a suggested template only has not been legally checked or verified

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-staff-in-the-transport-sector/covid-19-guidance-for-staff-in-the-transport-sector

well worth a watch - there will be weekly updates

Given the Government guidance (as of 27.03.20) that people should work from home, unless their job means this is impossible in which case they can contimnue to work) what are everyones experiences of their staff being stopped, and in one case I khow of, fined by the police who have deemed their...

I doubt there will be a facility to close footpaths given that it never happened in the Foot and Mouth Crisis. NFU have suggested putting a sign up saying "self-isolating" and hope people take heed. The last thing anyone wants is a steady stream of walkers marching through vineyards or farms.

In a letter to all MW students, the Institute said that the global challenges brought about by coronavirus have forced it to review and rethink all its activities. As a result, it has cancelled this year’s ‘closed book’ exam, as well as the stage one assessment (S1A). ‘These are not decisions...

Off-licences have been added to the government's list of essential UK retailers allowed to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic. The list was updated on 25.03.20 amid increasing reports supermarkets are selling out of some beers and wines. A major pub chain has said "almost all" its...

The NFU has said today that it is working with Defra and Natural England to address its concerns over public rights of way through farm businesses in light of social distancing measures imposed as a result of COVID-19. They have put the following requests to Defra and Natural England: • Improved...

NZ are in harvest and have declared the harvest exempt from restrictions

The NZ Government has advised that the grape and wine industry may continue to operate during Covid-19 Alert Levels 3 & 4, as essential businesses. This DOES NOT include cellar doors, restaurants etc.