All Farming articles
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Profiles
Yeo Valley’s Andy Simpson on greenwashing, granola and Gascoigne
’I’d like to see legislation passed enforcing better action on the health of many food products – especially when selling them to kids’
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Comment & Opinion
This Fairtrade Fortnight, let’s collaborate to empower farmers
A fairer, more sustainable food system relies on the support of committed and valuable partners who share our ambition, says Kerrina Thorogood, partnerships director at Fairtrade Foundation
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News
Intrepid team of female fmcg leaders hitting the road to raise funds for Farm Africa
The all-female team will cycle 75km across Kenya, stopping on the way to work on farms, in the hope of raising £75k
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News
Farm Retail Association issues call for members following overhaul
The trade body is hoping to unite the country’s 1,000-plus farm shops and farmers’ markets
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Category Report
How cocoa is going green
Chocolate brands are facing increased scrutiny over their eco-credentials. How prepared are big brands? And what lies ahead?
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News
Most organic farmers affected by unpredictable weather, new report reveals
The Future of Organic Fruit & Veg report found that 78% of farmers had been affected particularly by floods and extreme drought
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Analysis & Features
China-EU trade war: what UK food and drink stands to gain… and lose
Tensions between Beijing and Brussels are running high – and UK pork and alcohol suppliers are watching with bated breath
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News
Farmison ordered to pay co-founder Pallagi £115K over unfair dismissal
The online meat retailer was bought out of administration by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke in April 2023
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News
£358m Tory underspend on farming a ‘kick in the teeth’, says NFU
The shortfall could impact on the UK farm sector’s plans to hit its 2040 net zero target, the NFU said
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News
Number of migrant workers seeking help after leaving UK farms doubles in past year
The Worker Support Centre reported an increase in seasonal workers reaching out over poor labour conditions
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News
England set for third worst harvest ever, new research finds
Analysis by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit said the impact of bad weather would make the UK more dependent on imports
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News
Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael elected as new Efra committee chair
Carmichael was the sole nomination for the chair of the Efra Committee, and was elected unopposed
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News
Many growers intend to walk away from ‘unworkable’ ethical audit
Sedex announced in April that its new SMETA 7.0 audit would come into force on 10 September
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News
Defra allows use of bluetongue vaccines subject to licence
The vaccines are suppressive, meaning they will reduce some of the clinical signs experienced by animals with the disease, but they do not prevent infection
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News
Derek Sarno backs mushroom operation on site of former chicken farm
The collaboration between Smithy Mushrooms and The Little Mushroom Co took a former chicken farm in Norfolk and transformed it into a mushroom-growing operation
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News
Ukraine eyes agrifoods exports boom ahead of EU accession
The country is ramping up exports but is still facing a series of logistical challenges linked to Russia’s invasion
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Comment & Opinion
How to sell the benefits of British produce without alienating shoppers
British provenance can serve as a valuable marker of trustworthiness and excellence, says Abi Armson, senior brand manager at Cathedral City
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News
Livestock producers brace for bluetongue virus impact
The total number of cases stands at five infected premises
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News
Florette owner Agrial posts further, inflation-driven losses
The bagged salad supplier said it had ’walked away’ from some retail business last year as it sought to recoup risisng costs
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Profiles
Soil Association’s Alex Cullen on farming, sourcing and Beyoncé
‘I get such a kick out of hearing farmers’ motivations to be organic and the impact they have in the world’