All Farming articles – Page 15
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Comment & Opinion
Precision Breeding bill can’t be used as sticking plaster solution for food security
News the government is to press ahead with the bill was largely well received at the World Agritech Innovation Summit – but not by everyone
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News
New legislation for precision breeding announced to boost food security
Food security minister Daniel Zeichner said he would press ahead with gene editing legislation
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News
British beetroot growers secure access to US market
The new deal will open opportunities for British farmers by increasing export opportunities and raising the profile of British beetroot in international markets
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Analysis & Features
Who holds the power in UK dairy?
UK dairy has become ‘more polarised towards the bigger players’ over the past five years. Here’s a look at the 15 biggest and how they’ve risen to the top
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News
Waitrose vineyard and orchard first in UK to receive regeneration certification
It is a significant step towards having a permanent centre of excellence at its Leckford Farm – a goal at the partnership
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News
Lidl injects £1bn into British egg sector to bolster free-range farmers
The investment aims to show the retailer’s dedication to supporting British farmers and ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality, 100% British eggs
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News
Asda to offer sustainability-linked financial incentives to its suppliers
Asda farmers who engage in sustainability practices and work towards decarbonisation will get access to better financing from HSBC UK
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News
Riverford accuses supermarkets of farmwashing with new campaign
The campaign is calling for transparency in supermarket sourcing and fair support for British farmers before it is too late
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Profiles
British Apples & Pears’ Ali Capper on farming, buying British and The Boomtown Rats
‘I’d love to see buyers really get behind British when it is in season (which is all year round) and not just for British Food Fortnight’
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News
Morrisons trials British farm bus tour for consumers to meet farmers
The tours will offer customers a behind-the-scenes perspective of working farms and the chance to meet the makers of their food
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Interviews
How Matthew Hall raised Butlers from the ashes
Last year Matthew Hall watched the family business burn to the ground. Next came a battle to get Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses back on track
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Analysis & Features
How the dairy category is getting fit for the future
Dairy is shaping up for success with a series of major strategic deals, buoyed by slowing inflation and stabilising costs
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News
MrBeast’s Feastables commits to Tony’s cocoa sourcing principles
Feastables has set out its own ethical sourcing strategy, which seeks to get West African children out of farms and into school
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News
Sainsbury’s reports chicken welfare improvements following stocking density change
The move has resulted in better overall health and welfare for the chickens with foot pad scores, hock scores and cleanliness scores all lower
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News
Arla warns of growing pressures in farming sector due to labour issues
More than half (56%) of Britain’s dairy farmers surveyed said it was harder than ever to recruit
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Analysis & Features
As exposés pile up, how can salmon welfare be improved?
Campaigners say aquaculture system enables ‘systemic suffering’
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News
£4.2bn Pilgrim’s Europe operation sees ‘return to growth’ in latest accounts
The business began integrating Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park and Pilgrim’s Food Masters under one banner last year
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News
Waitrose adds new range of wagyu beef
The move comes amid growing demand for the high-welfare beef type in the UK, which originated in Japan
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News
Government backing urged for ‘definitive’ farm emissions baselining scheme
A partnership between Lloyds Banking Group and Soil Association Exchange has created a ‘first of its kind’ baseline for the climate impact of farms
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Comment & Opinion
The new Efra Select Committee head is shrewd, radical – and cunning
My guess is Alistair Carmichael will also use his committee to hold Labour to account on policy on rural affairs, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council