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Improved regulation to secure future of organic farming announced
The European Parliament has reached an agreement to update the rules for organic production, with hopes to 'accommodating the needs' of a sector…
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British Wool's Head Grader wins trophy for his support and knowledge
The Cotswold Sheep Society has awarded British Wool’s Head Grader for his support and knowledge in the wool industry. As raw wool arrives at the…
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Farmers plant 4840 more hectares of potatoes this season, analysts estimate
Crop experts have estimated the total area planted with potatoes in Great Britain this season, increasing by up to 121,000 hectares. The figure is up…
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Local produce event creates £1m for the East of England economy
An East of England event attracting the public to buy local sourced food has generated nearly £1 million for the regional economy. The East of…
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EU criticised for not doing enough as US bans Brazil beef imports amid meat scandal
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended all imports of fresh beef from Brazil because of recurring concerns about the safety of the…
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Blackpool receives £350,000 to build community farm
Blackpool is famous for its arcades, fish and chips, Victorian promenade and hen parties, but now the northern seaside town is to get a new community…
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Scottish farmers among those receiving food-project funding boost
The Scottish government has announced a multi-million pound boost to food processors and farmers. Butchers, pie manufacturers, food processors and…
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Local community farming and food project to be launched in Wales
A new initiative to boost community farming and local food projects in Wales will be launched today (23 June). There’s been a boom in community…
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Drop in seasonal workers leaves some farms 'critically short'
The number of seasonal workers coming to work on British farms has dropped 17%, leaving farms 'critically short' of people to harvest fruit and veg…
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Farmers warn lack of EU migrant labour will see fruit prices soar
The price of British summer fruits and salad could 'soar' by up to 50 per cent if the UK cannot gain access to EU workers after Brexit. Growers are…
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