All Farming articles – Page 84
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NewsEfra Committee slams government response to on-farm labour crisis
A damning report found the government had been too slow to act on numerous warnings of labour shortages caused by Brexit and the pandemic
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NewsSainsbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to offer 100% ASC certified Scottish salmon
In Scotland less than 5% of Scottish salmon farms have been certified with ASC status
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NewsMedina-Freshways merger approval welcomed by both dairy processors
The CMA suggested Medina would have struggled to continue trading if the merger could not proceed
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NewsBritish beef exports to Japan enjoy new year boost
Meat exporters see opportunities in world’s third biggest beef market
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NewsFood charity slammed for highlighting meat promotions
Eating Better has claimed supermarkets are ‘bombarding’ shoppers with cheap meat
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NewsSteve’s Leaves launches 100% recyclable salad bags
The prepared salad brand has claimed the new packaging will result in a significant reduction in plastic, by removing 1.5 tonnes per year
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NewsAHDB hails success of We Eat Balanced meat and dairy campaign
The £3.5m push – which is now in its second year – ran in January and February
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NewsEgg producers say ‘tidal wave’ of cost hikes could leave supermarket shelves empty
Hundreds of producers face bankruptcy as the Ukraine war pushes feed prices through the roof
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NewsSpanish strikes cause fruit and veg shortages in UK supermarkets
Spain has been rocked by industrial action from lorry drivers over past two weeks due to rising fuel costs
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Comment & OpinionOur food system’s overdependence on too few suppliers and regions will be its downfall
The dangers of overdependency have been in the spotlight recently, making clear why we need to wean ourselves off our just-in-time industrial food system, says Dan Crossley, executive director, Food Ethics Council
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op to raise farmgate milk prices
The trio have responded to growing concern that retailer milk pool prices have been lagging behind the market
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NewsFarmers given government reprieve over urea fertilisers as costs soar
Environment-linked restrictions have been put on the back burner over food supply concerns
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NewsFarmison & Co launches Saucepan Ready meals into Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason
It has won its first supply deals with the London stores with its range, which features products created by Michelin-starred chef Jeff Baker
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NewsKnepp Estate launches sustainability-focused Wild Range meat business
The animals lead as wild a life as possible and there are no animal welfare issues commonly found in intensive farming, the brand claimed
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NewsUK wheat exports rising after domestic production ‘rebound’
Supply is set to remain tight due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Analysis & FeaturesSix endangered foods worth saving
Volumes of these historic and valuable crops and livestock have been decimated in recent years
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Analysis & FeaturesThe foods on the brink of extinction (and how we can bring them back)
Our food system depends on a small number of highly uniform crops – which are vulnerable to risks such as climate change. Diversity of food is vital for a sustainable food future
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NewsStruggling farmers can expect extra £760m fertiliser bill due to Ukraine crisis
It follows reports to The Grocer that some farmers are selling off their fertiliser stores due to the rising cost to cover more immediate bills
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NewsRetailers urged to follow Morrisons in increasing payments for pigs
Morrisons subsidiary Woodhead Bros announced this week it would increase its weekly contribution price by 30p/kg to 180p/kg
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NewsArla boss calls for greater financial support for dairy farmers
Struggling dairy farmers need retailers to put “an arm around them” says Ash Amirahmadi, or they could look to sell their products elsewhere