All Farming articles – Page 89
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NewsConcerns over quality of arable crops prompt price surges
UK feed wheat prices have risen to more than £170 per tonne over the past fortnight, according to the AHDB
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NewsTesco relaunches Sustainable Farming Group for beef
It comes as the retailer announced new 12 month contracts for 1,600 Aberdeen Angus beef suppliers
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove must remember the ‘f’ in Defra
Perceptions of Gove may have changed, but it’s not all been plain sailing, says Fresh Foods Editor Kevin White
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Comment & OpinionFeedlots raise the wider question about imports
The debate surrounding feedlots and recently published pictures of flooded corrals has raised an interesting discussion
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NewsEfra warns of Brexit threat to smaller fruit & veg suppliers
Smaller horticulture businesses could suffer if EU support mechanisms for farmers are not replicated, The Committee warns
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda merger could hurt competition, warns NFU
In a letter to the CMA, the union warned the merger could have a ‘negative effect’ on smaller suppliers
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NewsPost-Brexit policy consultation attracts 44,000 responses
The ‘Health and Harmony’ consultation saw responses from farmers, food producers and environmentalists
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NewsBritish food should be 'number one' after Brexit, says NFU
New government policy should stipulate public bodies should source British food ‘wherever possible’
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Müller to increase milk price for farmers from 1 June
Price rise follows stabilisation of commodity markets and comes as supplier looks to recruit more farmers
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Analysis & FeaturesWet weather hinders spring crop planting
While last week’s sunshine has helped farmers plant some spring crops, more rain this week has further delayed planting
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NewsFree trade deal ‘urgent for food & drink’ says BEIS Committee
A report released by the Commons Committee demanded ‘clarity for UK producers reliant on the EU for both imports and exports’
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NewsEating Better report urges 'less and better' meat
The report advocates a shift towards plant-based diets as the key to a sustainable future
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Comment & OpinionGove takes the F out of Defra with Goldsmith appointment
The environment secretary has no interest in winning the hearts and minds of British farmers as he ploughs ahead with his vision for a green Brexit
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NewsRed Tractor announces major TV ad push to raise awareness
The assurance scheme is planning a multimillion pound spend on the campaign, set for transmission in late summer
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NewsCalls to secure profitability for food producers & growers
The calls came at a meeting of the Efra Committee to discuss Defra’s command paper about future agricultural policy
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Comment & OpinionIndustry and campaigners reach a crossroads over food labelling
Campaigners want meat and dairy labelling that could carry wording on methods of production similar to what is found on packs of eggs
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NewsWelfare groups ramp up pressure for method of production labelling
The Labelling Matters coalition gearing up for a major campaign calling for labelling on all meat and dairy prodeucts in the ‘near future’
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News‘Food security at risk’ from agriculture policy, say experts
The government is putting UK food security at risk, farming and sustainability experts have warned
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NewsDefra outlines post-Brexit farming direct payments overhaul
It wants to phase out payments to the biggest landowners first to free up £150m for the environment…
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NewsFood waste accounts for 10% to 16% of farmer crops says Feedback
A new Feedback report claims retailers are using buying power to transfer risk and cost of overproduction to producers