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BP2015 sets its sights on potato industry opportunities for growth
Fresh, or processed, potatoes compete for consumer attention in a cut-throat market. But new initiatives can do much to exploit some real…
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11 days until the potato takeover of a Yorkshire spa town
“Two years accelerate by at pace, nothing stands still,” says Rob Clayton AHDB Potatoes’ Strategy Director. This month the whole potato industry…
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UK farming unions meet Tesco to discuss lamb
The NFU, NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru, and Ulster Farmers’ Union have met with retailer Tesco and its processor representatives to discuss the crucial…
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Researchers make technological breakthrough against potato cyst nematode
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are a significant threat to the UK fresh and processing potato markets, with an annual estimated cost of £50 million to…
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Food waste fuels mushrooming of thriving Scots power sector
Scotland’s anaerobic digestion industry – which turns rotting food and farm waste into electricity – has mushroomed by more than two thirds in a…
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‘Wrong weather’ and ‘queen issues’ reasons for this years 34% drop in honey crop
Britain’s beekeepers have reported an average yield of 21lbs of honey per colony this year, a substantial 34 per cent drop on last year’s 32lbs per…
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Spreading ‘It’s Time to Back Welsh Farming’ campaign message to Rugby fans
Parc y Scarlets will be the next stop on NFU Cymru’s campaign trail with its ‘It’s Time to Back Welsh Farming’ message this Friday when the Scarlets…
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Environment Secretary collects first 'Whitehall Honey' during National Honey Week
The first jars of honey produced from Defra’s beehives have been collected by Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss together with a beekeeping…
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Fern Britton champions mushrooms as part of three year £2.4m campaign
TV presenter and household favourite Fern Britton, is the latest celebrity mum to team up with the Mushroom Bureau to front their ‘Just Add…
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Cider industry seeks support for a cut in cider duty at parliamentary reception
The National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) has sought support for a cut in cider duty at a parliamentary reception hosted with the All-Party…
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