The Latest Breaking News from Horticulture

Tickets to visit Victorian Palm Houses on sale after five-year closure

Horticulture director David Knott said welcoming people back to the Palm Houses will be a ‘hugely amazing experience’.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Tomato farmers in turmoil

Tomato farmers in Madanapalle, India, have faced volatile prices for years, ranging from ₹2-300/kg. In 2014, PM Modi promised processing units, but they remain unbuilt. With other states engaging in tomato cultivation, the monopoly of Madanapalle is fading. Farmers are left to take their own risks, with no government help.…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Telangana horticulture dept. officials visit Israel to study modern farming methods

A team of horticulture experts from Telangana is on a visit to Israel to study modern methods of growing crops with lesser resources. The team is led by director of Horticulture M. Hanumantha Rao and vice-chancellor of SKLTSHU B. Neeraja Prabhakar.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

'I am a chef and these are my favourite restaurants in Newcastle'

Horticulture chef Lawrence Norman shares his favourite restaurants in Newcastle city centre

Chronicle Live · Dec 31, 2022

Newcastle bar shakes up cocktail scene with 'world's first' pornstar martini menu

City newcomer Pepo has created a special menu with eight variations on the popular pornstar martini - and making them is a piece of sheer theatre

Chronicle Live · Aug 19, 2022

Newcastle city centre bar Horticulture defends plans for sister venue after neighbour's allegations

The popular bar and restaurant is bidding to expand its operation by turning the former Don Vito's into Pepo

Chronicle Live · Jun 29, 2022

Newcastle's Horticulture restaurant named among the best in the UK by diners in National Restaurant Awards shortlist

Horticulture will represent Newcastle after being shortlisted in the National Restaurant Awards

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2022

Newcastle Restaurant Week set for August return after glowing success in January

NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week is being welcomed back with open arms by diners this week - but some there are still some bookings available

Chronicle Live · Jan 21, 2022