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Delay to Brexit food import checks 'seriously disregards' farmers
Further delays to introducing post-Brexit border controls on fresh farm produce from the EU 'seriously disregards' the interests of British farmers…
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Morrisons launches new trial to support growers by covering all costs
Retailer Morrisons has launched a new trial to support farmers by underwriting all of their costs associated with growing crops. The new initiative…
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Value of Welsh food exports hits new record high
The value of Welsh food exports hit a new record last year, reaching nearly £800 million, figures show. The industry’s exports increased by £157m…
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British berry sector 'under threat' as retailers accused of holding profits
The British berry sector is 'under threat' as supermarket returns are failing to meet growers’ inflationary costs of production, an industry body has…
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Welsh whisky receives UK’s post-Brexit protected origin label
Single Malt Welsh Whisky has been registered under the UK's post-Brexit Geographical Indication scheme (UKGI), in a move which aims to protect the…
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Defra ditches plans to roll out compulsory animal welfare labelling
Defra has ditched plans to consult on proposals to roll out compulsory animal welfare labelling on food products following industry criticism. Under…
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500% jump in fertiliser firm profits 'likely fuelling' food inflation
A 500 percent jump in fertiliser company profits last year is likely fuelling food price inflation, suggests new analysis. The Energy and Climate…
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Failure to combat climate crisis will impact UK food, report warns
The government’s failure to address the climate crisis risks the UK being unable to produce enough of its own food, a new report suggests. The…
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Scotland's renewables boost vertical farming credentials
Scotland’s increasing use of renewable energy could make vertical farming techniques more climate friendly than the traditional ways that greens are…
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Scottish fruit and veg growers to benefit from £6m in new support
Growers in Scotland have been given £6m in support over the next two years to help improve the quality, market value and sustainability of their…
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