All Farming articles – Page 10
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NewsIGD faces backlash over front-of-pack eco-label plans
IGD presented its proposals to Defra this week which it says will provide a “comprehensive” guide to the impact of products on water, land and climate change
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NewsSalad prices soar as industry warns of shortages to come
Some items have risen in price by as much as 50% over the past month
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NewsSugar negotiations in turmoil as growers reject latest British Sugar offer
Negotiations are now headed for arbitration
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Comment and OpinionGenetically modified foods must come with a warning
The FSA’s approach rides roughshod over what consumers want, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsTea and bananas: £8bn worth of Britain’s favourite food imports at risk
Climate change is badly hitting the countries that provide £8bn worth of food imports to the UK every year
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Comment and OpinionHow important are chocolate ethics to consumers, really?
Brits munch their way through millions of chocolates over Christmas, but is it all ethical?
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NewsDairy giants pledge to disclose methane emissions for first time
Companies including Nestlé, Danone and General Mills are committing to disclose annual emissions from their dairy supply chains
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NewsNew immigration rules could herald fresh labour crisis, warn meat producers
The meat sector has warned the plans could affect butcher and abattoir worker numbers
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Profiles and QandAsMy food & drink job: Dominic McCourt, Northfield Farm at Borough Market
‘I always wanted to be a rockstar, until I found out I have no rhythm and the sheep on the farm have a better singing voice than me’
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NewsCOP28: World leaders pledge to slash food systems’ impact on climate
A landmark commitment from over 130 countries will take aim at the role food and agriculture have in climate change
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NewsEnvironment secretary unveils £45m farming innovation investment
Almost £45m in competitions and grants are set to open in the coming weeks as part of the government’s £168m investment this year to support farmers
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Comment and OpinionAHDB’s farming show fails to liven up an important topic
The board went for a news-style show, commissioning ITN Business to create the half-hour programme
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NewsBritish Berry Growers launches board to ensure future industry sustainability
The industry body said the sector faced significant challenges that threatened its viability
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NewsChristmas dinner veg more expensive after mults hike up prices
Several key veg lines such as carrots and potatoes have increased in price by more than 10% in the past month
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Comment and OpinionWorking with Ireland is the best way for UK exports to thrive
For food and drink the Republic of Ireland is our most important interlocutor, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsConcerns raised as England’s first on-land salmon farm given green light
The 10-acre farm was proposed by AquaCultured Seafood and when constructed will produce 5,000 tonnes of salmon per year, making it one of the largest in the world
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NewsWorld’s biggest vertical farm completed in Norfolk
The farm, which was constructed by Clegg Food Projects, is located in Norfolk and covers 25,000 sq m
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NewsRiverford petition hits 100,000 signatures to prompt parliamentary debate
The #GetFairAboutFarming campaign was launched two months ago after a survey of small fruit & veg growers revealed half feared they could be out of business within a year
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NewsSalmon welfare scorecard reveals big hurdles for major suppliers
Compassion in World Farming’s new scorecard will report the performance of eight major salmon producers against 13 key welfare parameters
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Category ReportIs it time to look more closely at farming fish?
Fish farming is billed as a sustainable solution to overfishing and plummeting global fish stocks. But do industry claims stack up?