All Farming articles – Page 118
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NewsJimmy's veal meatball buzz leads to new line in Tesco
Veal’s return to the UK mainstream is gathering pace, with Tesco set to launch an own-label rosé veal range.
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Comment & Opinion
Bovine TB: grocery must back government over badger cull
The recent decision to postpone plans for a pilot cull of badgers was very difficult but also pragmatic and responsible….
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NewsTesco launches producer groups for pig and beef farmers
Tesco is introducing direct contracts for pig and beef farmers as it launches new dedicated producer groups for the two sectors.
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NewsMeadow Quality calf marketers to merge with with Graig Producers
Organic beef and lamb group Graig Producers is to become part of Meadow Quality, the largest calf marketing group in the UK.
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NewsVon Westenholz leaves NFU to become CEO at Crop Protection Association
Pro-GM lobbying body the Crop Protection Association has appointed the NFU’s head of government affairs, Nick von Westenholz, as its new CEO.
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NewsNoble Foods plans gangmaster review following chicken raid
Noble Foods is to review its procedures after a gangmaster it used to hire workers to catch chickens had its licence revoked yesterday following a dawn raid earlier this month.
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Analysis & FeaturesDrought set to push up price of fertiliser
Fertiliser could become more expensive as high grains and oilseed prices are predicted to fuel increased demand.
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NewsRetailers clarify policies on bee-affecting pesticide use
Retailers have clarified their stance on pesticide use after new research revealed a combination of two commonly used products harmed bumblebee populations.
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NewsNFU still committed to 'comprehensive' badger cull
The NFU has reaffirmed its commitment to the government’s planned badger cull, despite an overwhelming majority of MPs voting in favour of a motion to scrap it.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs it time retailers stood up in the badger cull debate?
As scrutiny over the badger cull grows how worried should retailers be about the potential impact on sales and corporate reputation?
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News'Ugly fruit' to hit Co-operative Group stores
The Co-operative Food intends to sell ugly fruit and vegetables in a bid to support British farmers and growers affected by one of the worst summers on record.
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NewsDrop of the crops sparks food price inflation fears
The full extent of the damage wreaked by this year’s bad weather on the UK’s cereal production is becoming clearer, with new Defra figures suggesting wheat production is down 13% on last year.
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NewsTesco milk labels sideline fat to focus on support for UK dairy
Tesco is giving its standard milk bottle labels a facelift - moving the fat content data from the front to allow more space…
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NewsDairy trade unites to publish landmark code of practice
Dairy farmers and processors have claimed a landmark breakthrough in supply chain relations with the publication of the industry’s long-awaited voluntary code of practice.
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NewsFirst Milk hikes milk price again after ‘robust’ talks
First Milk is to increase the price it pays its dairy farmers following “robust” conversations with retailers.
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NewsCampaigners call for clarity over badger cull in organic sector
A new survey suggests one in three organic shoppers could end up boycotting organic milk because of concerns over the planned controversial cull.
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Comment & Opinion
Don't be fooled by the rain
In Andalucia, Spain, last week, I pondered how water is fundamental to food and civilisation.
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Comment & Opinion
We can't leave farmers to go it alone!
This year will be memorable for many reasons, not least the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics.
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NewsAldi again ups price it pays for milk
Aldi is to increase payments to farmers who supply it with liquid milk for the second time this year.
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Comment & Opinion
Badgers, the CAP and CSI Sainsbury's
As learning curves go, the one facing new farming minsiter David Heath takes some beating.