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One bad leaf in a bag of salad can spoil the bunch, according to research
New research has shown how juices from damaged salad leaves 'massively stimulate' Salmonella growth and salad leaf colonisation. Investigations by…
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Proceeds from higher-priced milk to help British dairy farmers 'is going abroad'
The scheme was set up to help consumers support British dairy farmers, but three quarters of the proceeds from the 'Milk for Farmers' project is…
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The greenest companies: Golden Apple Award for Lakes Free Range Egg Company
David and Helen Brass from The Lakes Free Range Egg Company travelled to London this week, where they were presented with gold at the Green Apple…
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Lidl announces new range of Welsh Cheddar exclusively for Wales
Lidl has today announced that it is introducing a new range of Welsh Cheddar cheese under Lidl’s ‘Valley Spire’ brand. The new product will be…
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'Failings in the EU supply chain': Farmers bearing the brunt of unfair practices, says task force
Farmers are too often bearing the brunt of price volatility says a task force issuing recommendations to tackle unfair trading practices. The…
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Cheese firm drops legal action over E Coli investigation
A Scottish cheesemaker linked to a fatal E.coli outbreak has dropped a legal challenge against a ban on the sale of all of its products. Humphrey…
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Agricultural Markets Task Force presents report looking into how farmers can get a better return
The EU's Agricultural Markets Task Force (AMTF) has presented its report to the farming sector, with the aim of it to look into the role of the…
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Farming unions use rising retailer Lidl as platform to showcase local produce
Lidl is now a firm part of the local retail scene across the UK, and two farming unions have organised events promoting produce to its consumers. The…
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EU and Vietnam to enter Free Trade Agreement in early 2018
The European Union and Vietnam are expected to enter into a Free Trade Agreement in early 2018, but both sides have signalled willingness this week…
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Value of UK pork exports grows, despite falling volumes
The value of pork exported from the UK during September was up 16% on the year, reaching the value of £21.7 million, according to AHDB figures. This…
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