All Farming articles – Page 72
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NewsConcerns over criminals using seasonal worker visa to exploit labourers
‘Sham’ operators have been charging extra to facilitate the recruitment of workers into the UK growing sector
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NewsBritish Summer Fruits rebrands as British Berry Growers to better support growers
The industry body hopes the new name will provide clarity over its role as a crop association
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NewsJBS to spend over £4m on fire-fighting in world’s biggest tropical wetland
The outlay comes two years after an inferno that environmentalists said was caused by JBS’s suppliers
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NewsUK & Ireland Mushrooms Producers launch ‘magic’ major marketing campaign
The ’There’s more magic with mushrooms’ campaign will launch on 11 June
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NewsCF Fertilisers plant shutdown set to heap more uncertainty on struggling food producers
The US chemical giant is to close its plant at Ince in Cheshire, though industry experts have played down the risk to CO2 supplies
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NewsFour pints of milk up to 17% more expensive since start of the year
Soaring farmgate milk prices appear to be driving further price hikes at the supermarket tills
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NewsM&S launches sustainability innovation challenge for startups
The retailer is looking for ideas and technologies that can drive sustainability both in the supply chain and in customer-facing operations
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NewsNFU warns crop output could fall if fertiliser prices remain high
Union says government must include fertiliser in its new food supply blueprint
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NewsGlobal supply turmoil could see British potato farmers switch to cereals or oilseeds
Insiders say domestic market in good shape ahead of possible crop rotations this year
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NewsOrnua hails ‘record’ year as turnover hits $2.5bn in 2021
Despite ‘persistant challenges’, the dairy company has seen turnover rise to €2.5bn, an increase of 6.9% year on year
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NewsJones Food Company launches innovation centre to end reliance on fruit & veg imports
The facility, opening 6 June, will act as the testbed for produce to be grown at JFC’s newest vertical farm
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Comment & OpinionUK’s move on gene-edited crops is a step forward – but consumer perceptions need to shift
Gene editing can translate decades of scientific research into crops that are healthier to consume and reduce environmental impacts, says Mark Tufnell, Country Land & Business Association (CLA) president
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NewsMüller follows Arla with another hike to its farmgate milk price
The processor’s price hike to 46ppl means Müller has increased its milk price by 31.4%, or 11ppl since 1 March
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Comment & OpinionVertical farming can boost the UK’s food security as global supply chains struggle
Vertical farming has the potential to transform the global food supply chain and bolster local economies, says John Stapleton, non-executive chairman of Fischer Farms
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NewsAsda to open affordable ‘Salt Bae’ inspired steak restaurant to show meat quality
Fifty diners will win the chance to eat at the Shoreditch pop-up restaurant and dine on Asda meat
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NewsM&S selling 1kg packs of strawberries for Platinum Jubilee weekend
The new 1kg pack size saves consumers 25% on the price of a typical strawberry punnet
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NewsBritish tomato production ‘back on track’ despite tough year for growers
’Against the odds,’ Britain is set for a good quality crop at normal levels, growers have announced
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NewsMorrisons unveils new sustainability incentive for its livestock farmers
The scheme builds on the retailer’s commitment last March for its 3,000 UK farmers and growers to achieve net zero status by 2030
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NewsSir Robert Goodwill elected chair of Efra Committee, replacing Neil Parish
Sir Robert Goodwill has been elected chair of Efra and will take the position with immediate effect, serving until the end of the current parliament
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NewsTesco extends egg supplier contracts amid mounting financial concerns
The deals would secure supply amid ’challenging market conditions’, Tesco said