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Defra launches £800k fund to battle plant pests and diseases
Defra has opened a new fund to develop innovations to improve UK biosecurity by tackling the threat of regulated plant pests and diseases. The new…
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Future of UK horticulture sector 'looks bleak', Lords report warns
The future of the horticulture sector 'looks bleak' without urgent steps to safeguard its future, a new House of Lords report has warned…
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Scottish farmers wishing to promote food products can apply to new fund
Scottish farmers who wish to promote regional food products as well as establish new markets are being encouraged to apply for new funding. Local…
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NFU asks councils to support local farmers 'as much as possible'
Local authorities must take more steps to support local farm businesses by pledging to source British food as much as possible, the NFU has urged…
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New Cumbria facility opens doors to boost dairy sector innovation
A new food and drink facility has been launched at the Appleby Creamery in Cumbria to support new product development and business growth in the…
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New hotline launched for people to share food fraud concerns
A new free phone number for the food fraud hotline has launched to make it easier for people to speak up and share their concerns. The Food Standards…
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UK hydroponic salad grower site goes on market for £1.5m
A hydroponic salad grower which went into administration earlier this year is selling its glasshouse site for £1.5 million. Madestein (UK) Ltd and…
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Vast majority of public want farmers to be paid fairly, survey says
The vast majority of the British public believe that farmers should be paid fairly for their work, according to a new survey. Nationwide polling by…
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Government urged to unlock 'damaging' post-Brexit EU trade loss
The government must 'double efforts' to unlock 'damaging' post-Brexit loss of trade with the rest of the EU, NFU Scotland has said. The call comes…
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Five new agri-food attachés hope to boost exports worldwide
Defra has announced plans for the appointment of five new agri-food attachés who will work to boost the UK’s agri-food exports. The UK now has 16…
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