All Farming articles – Page 97
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NewsGrowers vote to abolish AHDB’s compulsory horticulture levy
But with AHDB suggesting the result was ’complex’ many growers are concerned the government may disregard the outcome
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the UK be more self-sufficient in food?
As Brexit and climate change threatens UK food imports, self-sufficiency is down. Could new attitudes and tech change food policy?
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Covid recovery mark an overhaul of our food production?
Two landmark reports say time is running out for change – but 2021 could be a turning point
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Analysis & FeaturesHow vertical farming is taking off
In the first in a two-part series on the future of farming we look at the upward trajectory of vertical farming
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Comment & OpinionCarbon taxes could help the UK achieve its net zero aim – but there’s a catch
If a carbon tax makes British-reared animal products unaffordable, the market will simply shift towards cheaper imports
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Comment & OpinionBuying British is no longer good enough. Food production requires genuine change
The Dasgupta Review advocates a fundamental rethink of the way we approach our food’s relationship with the natural world
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NewsReal-terms funding for GLAA declines despite rise in cases
The GLAA’s accounts showed net expenditure grew 6% to £6.6m in the year to 31 March 2020, but Home Office funding only increased 2.3%
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NewsPig sector calls for government help amid supply chain crisis
The NPA’s letter to Defra secretary George Eustice speaks of higher costs, falling prices and a dwindling market
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NewsAnti-GM campaigner urges organics to back ‘inevitable’ gene editing launch
The chair of the FDF Organic Committee said outright opposition to GE could leave the sector ‘ridiculed and marginalised’
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Comment & OpinionWhy the organic sector shouldn't oppose gene editing
Adopting a position of outright opposition to the technology would risk the organic sector being ridiculed, says Alex Smith, founder of Alara Wholefoods and former chair of Genetic Food Alert
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Comment & OpinionGene editing debate represents first test of UK divergence from EU rules
UK farmers must consider the potential impact on trade of adopting gene editing practices
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NewsRed Tractor proposes improvements in core standards revamp
A consultation into the changes to upgrade areas such as animal welfare has been launched by the scheme
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Comment & OpinionWhat supermarkets can learn from farmers’ markets in selling a food experience
In their quest for efficiency, UK supermarkets have neglected the primary and sensory aspects of food, says Nathan Watts, creative director of Interstore
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NewsFarmers and supermarkets get public trust boost after Covid response
According to University of Reading research, farmers and food retailers are ‘the most trusted actors in the UK food supply chain’
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride builds on sustainability aims with United Nations tie-in
The meat supplier said joining the UN Global Compact would help it to deliver on its 2030 sustainability strategy
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NewsAHDB unveils new strategy with promise of ‘major change’
The strategy includes a commitment to a ballot on farm levies every five years
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NewsRUMA group stresses value of antibiotics
The coalition of agrifood bodies has warned against the “demonising” of antibiotics in food production
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NewsPoultry housing order imposed across Great Britain amid bird flu outbreak
The restrictions will require all poultry farms in England, Scotland and Wales to keep their flocks indoors
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NewsGovernment’s farming overhaul slammed for ‘sidelining’ organic production
Certification body Organic Farmers & Growers said the proposals failed to consider the importance of organic food production
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Comment & OpinionUK farming overhaul could spell higher prices at the tills
Farmers will face additional costs and food supply could be affected