All Farming articles – Page 76
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Comment & OpinionFarming must be central to our future food system – and climate change policies
Agriculture contributes hugely to our economy yet farmers aren’t being paid fairly, says chair of the Rural Policy Group Mark Lumsdon-Taylor
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NewsFairtrade’s call for government to deliver climate finance promise backed by retailers
Developed countries have pledged to mobilise $100bn annually from 2020 to support developing nations in tackling climate change
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NewsVeg Power: More needs to be done to promote seasonal veg to shoppers
The campaign said shoppers suffered from a ”significant education deficit” on the merits and availability of seasonal produce
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WebinarsDoes the UK have a sustainable food future? Experts to convene for The Grocer’s webinar
Taking place at 11am on Wednesday 27 October, the 60-minute webinar will seek to answer whether the UK can feed the nation without resorting to damaging farming practices.
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NewsAHDB pledges to look outward following ‘turbulent’ period
After votes to abolish two industry levies, the organisation had been through a “very tough” period, said CEO Tim Rycroft
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NewsPig cull underway as PM dismisses concerns of pork sector
About 600 pigs have been culled so far, said the National Pig Association on Wednesday, with many more to follow
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership marks Queen’s platinum jubilee with tree-planting initiative
John Lewis and Waitrose are set to plant a row of 70 trees on Leckford Estate to celebrate every year of the Queen’s reign
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Comment & OpinionBoris Johnson is alienating industry with casual disregard – next he’ll be alienating voters
The pig sector has reacted with fury over the PM’s dismissal of the growing backlog of pigs on farms caused by the labour crisis
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NewsTesco to insist on climate-friendly farming practices around the world
All UK growers must be certified by the LEAF Marque assurance scheme by 2023
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NewsPuffin Produce claims UK first with carbon neutral potato launch
The supplier will launch its Root Zero potatoes into 200 Co-op stores across the UK next week
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PodcastThe Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Liz Naftel, Les Fauconnaires
Jim and Liz Naftel of Les Fauconnaires Farm play music to soothe their herd of 40 pedigree Guernsey cows during milking
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NewsOcado supplier reveals hybrid biomethane and electric tractor
The company’s patented technology allows for the tractor to accommodate larger biomethane cylinders meaning tractors can operate for longer.
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NewsWelsh milk to be bottled in Wales with launch of startup Pembrokeshire Creamery
The business, which is backed by the directors of veg supplier Puffin Produce, hopes to start bottling next year
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Comment & OpinionWhat a ‘COP26 for food’ would look like – and why we desperately need one
Food policy needs to be at the heart of the climate change conference, says Dan Crossley, executive director of the Food Ethics Council
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NewsJFC breaks ground on ‘world’s largest vertical farm’
New indoor farm in Lydney, Gloucestershire will provide 148,000 sq ft of growing space when complete
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NewsFareShare highlights food waste on side of Houses of Parliament
The stunt marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
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NewsDairy giants collaborate on new climate targets for global milk production
Eleven of the world’s 20 largest dairy companies have already signed up to the Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initaitive
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Farm Africa has transformed lives through Food for Good projects
Food for Good has had a huge impact through a decade of expeditions – and the pandemic won’t stop its efforts
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NewsPig sector still struggling with backlog, despite deal to restart CO2 production
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies has warned the threat of culling healthy animals on backlogged farms is “still there”
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NewsWaitrose to source 100% British venison meat from autumn 2021
Waitrose already sourced all of its own-brand fresh beef, pork, chicken, eggs and milk exclusively from British and Irish producers.