Barland pears and British Champagne
Laura looks at Barland, one of Britain’s earliest named perry pear varieties. Once highly valued, now a rarity, is it time for a comeback?
Author: Laura Hadland
How do you fingerprint an apple?
Laura speaks with Barny Butterfield and Edwards about reviving research on unique cider varieties using DNA analysis.
Fireblight: An existential threat to cider and perry
Laura Hadland traces how fireblight came to Britain in the 1950s, the devastation it caused then, and how it is yet again a serious threat to cider and perry.
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