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NEWS

Prof. Paul Thomas (our Managing Director) has appeared on several TV programmes, radio shows and in many written articles. Specific areas of expertise include the biology, cultivation, hunting and cooking methods of the wide range of truffle species. If you would like an interview or require information for an article then please use our contact form and we would be very happy to help.

Below, our most recent news articles are displayed and our back-catalogue is open for browsing.

June 18, 2015

Soil testing services

Soil testing for nutrients, soil structure and soil pH are important for a range of applications from large scale commercial farming to vegetable gardening.
June 18, 2015

English summer truffles available now

English summer truffles are now at their peak and this is the perfect time of year to enjoy them. Typically harvested from June to November, the flavour starts to reach superb levels from late September and into October.
June 18, 2015

Truffle hunters sniff out markets

The Perigord black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) from Australia have added a new destination to their rapidly increasing market, and made their debut appearance in South Korea this week. Australia’s Truffle industry seems to be taking off having produced about 1.5 tonnes of Perigord black truffle last year, and with production predicted to exceed 2 tonnes this year and 5 tonnes within the next few years. With the opening of new markets for Australian truffles, it makes truffle cultivation within the country a very attractive prospect.
June 18, 2015

Fresh truffles now available

This week we have superb quality fresh summer truffles (Tuber aestivum/uncinatum) available for sale.If you’ve never tried truffles, this would be an excellent opportunity and you can order any quantity from just a few grams to several kilos. For prices and delivery times please email shop@plantationsystems.com or call 0845 519 5808 (or 01422 844095)
  • Samantha Ellis

    From guidance in orchard establishment, tree supply and management to our own truffle distribution network, we've got all angles covered

    Samantha Ellis
    Business Development
  • Dr Paul Thomas

    Thorough and scientific methodologies, attention to detail and having a committed partner at every step of the way, is the only reliable approach to truffle cultivation

    Dr Paul Thomas
    General Director
  • Daniel Paskin

    With our own genetics lab and research sites in 23 countries, we are truly world-leading in the field

    Daniel Paskin
    Nursery Manager
June 18, 2015

Soil testing services

Soil testing for nutrients, soil structure and soil pH are important for a range of applications from large scale commercial farming to vegetable gardening.
June 18, 2015

English summer truffles available now

English summer truffles are now at their peak and this is the perfect time of year to enjoy them. Typically harvested from June to November, the flavour starts to reach superb levels from late September and into October.
June 18, 2015

Truffle hunters sniff out markets

The Perigord black truffles (Tuber melanosporum) from Australia have added a new destination to their rapidly increasing market, and made their debut appearance in South Korea this week. Australia’s Truffle industry seems to be taking off having produced about 1.5 tonnes of Perigord black truffle last year, and with production predicted to exceed 2 tonnes this year and 5 tonnes within the next few years. With the opening of new markets for Australian truffles, it makes truffle cultivation within the country a very attractive prospect.
June 18, 2015

Fresh truffles now available

This week we have superb quality fresh summer truffles (Tuber aestivum/uncinatum) available for sale.If you’ve never tried truffles, this would be an excellent opportunity and you can order any quantity from just a few grams to several kilos. For prices and delivery times please email shop@plantationsystems.com or call 0845 519 5808 (or 01422 844095)