All Farming articles
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NewsGovernment must tackle misinformation on animal products, welfare campaigners say
Compassion in World Farming, Humane World for Animals UK and The Animal Law Foundation met with MPs this week and urged the government to implement mandatory labelling and stricter enforcement of current consumer laws
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Comment & OpinionCan Minette Batters’ farming review push Defra into action?
Just as MPs were packing up for the festive period, Defra published Batters’ much anticipated Farming Profitability Review – something that had been sat on Emma Reynolds’ desk since October
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NewsPlanning policy framework promises to remove red tape for farmers
The government’s draft National Planning Policy Framework, published this week, has been welcomed by the NFU and others as an opportunity to support investment and speed up planning applications
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News5,000 Brits send letters to their MPs over ‘deteriorating’ supermarket-farmer relations
Riverford Organic’s Get Fair About Farming campaign wants to address the imbalance between growers and supermarkets
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NewsFarmers need a ‘new deal for profitable farming’, says Minette Batters
The deal would recognise ‘the true cost of producing food and delivering for the environment’
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NewsChristmas veg wars: Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl go to new low of 5p
First Morrisons and then Aldi and Lidl today dropped the price of a range of festive veg to 5p
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NewsGrowUp Farms rescued by former CEO in pre-pack administration deal
Marcus Whately, who ran the company for six years until November 2024, has acquired GrowUp Farms Ltd
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NewsNFU members concerned about December drought despite easing conditions
The farming group has warned more needs to be done to address the ‘significant water challenges that impact farmers’ ability to produce food for the nation’
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NewsCo-op says all UK-grown fresh produce must be Leaf Marque certified by 2027
Co-op said it would roll out the environmental certification across its stores throughout next year, in partnership with growers and farmers
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Comment & OpinionOrganic produce offers huge social value - we need better access
Contrary to popular belief, people on the lowest incomes are as likely to champion organic food and its health benefits as anyone else, says Hannah Gibbs, programme manager at Sustain – Bridging the Gap
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NewsCombinable crop consultation to examine fairness improvements
The eight-week consultation promises to bring in stronger protections for arable farmers, similar to the Fair Dealing reforms in dairy, pigs, eggs and fresh produce sectors
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NewsPrices continue to rise for eggs but concerns remain for producers
In its latest price survey, BFREPA revealed that there had been a steady improvement in egg prices reported by its producer members
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NewsAll Things Butter expands into cottage cheese category
The brand has announced the launch of three variants which roll out in major multiples from January 2026
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Comment & OpinionWill Brussels finally bin plant-based ‘meaty terms’ ban?
Europe’s powerful agrifood lobby has long campaigned for a ban… but shoppers understand what a ‘veggie burger’ is
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NewsTesco announces two partnerships to bolster nature in its supply chains
The partnerships come as Tesco has revealed its Nature Programme now engages 130 farms and works with more than 30 key suppliers
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News‘No plans’ to withdraw controversial nitrites report, says government
The DHSC described a controversial review by the watchdog as an “important piece of work” and said there were no plans for it to be withdrawn
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NewsRed Tractor sets out new priorities for farming sector
The priorities have been developed by Red Tractor’s sector boards and will guide improvements to the scheme
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NewsGrapes and grapefruits contain most pesticides, latest data shows
Analysis of UK government testing data launched this week revealed a quarter of vegetables and three-quarters of fruit contain multiple pesticides
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NewsMeat giants ‘failing’ on methane plans, warns new climate report
Analysis by Mighty Earth warned the top ten global meat companies were largely ’doing nothing’ to address methane emissions
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NewsGressingham Foods acquired by French company LDC
The family-owned French company has acquired a majority stake in the poultry business