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Welsh Leek officially protected as it gains UK GI status
Wales’ national vegetable and emblem, the Welsh Leek, is now officially protected as it gains the highly sought-after UK GI status. It becomes the…
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Defra raises seed potato derogation granted to Canada with EU
The government has acted on requests that it seek the same derogations for Scottish seed potatoes that allowed imports to the EU from parts of…
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NFU calls for urgent clarity on future of seasonal workers scheme
Growers are being urged to sign an NFU letter to the immigration minister highlighting concerns over visas for seasonal farm workers. The letter…
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Growers 'fear for future' as costs and labour shortages worsen
Growers across the country are 'fearing for their future' as escalating costs and ongoing workforce shortages continue to impact the horticulture…
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Food and drink sector confidence at 'all-time low', body warns
Nearly half of food and drink manufacturers are cutting or pausing investment projects as confidence levels in the industry are at an 'all-time low'…
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Food valued at £1.8bn wasted on UK farms each year, report says
Almost 3 million tonnes of edible food – valued at £1.8 billion – goes to waste on UK farms each year, a new report estimates. Combatting this food…
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AHDB agrees to transfer surplus levy funds to new horticultural body
AHDB has agreed to transfer surplus levy funds to Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP), which was established after a majority of growers voted to…
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World's largest vertical farm set to open in Norfolk
The world's largest vertical farm is set to open early next year in Norfolk, with the four-acre site ready to supply 6.5 tonnes of vegetables all…
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Young farmers' new campaign urges public to shop locally
Young farmers are encouraging the public to shop locally and to do more cooking from scratch in a bid to improve health, reduce food miles and…
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Welsh food and drink turnover increases, figures show
Welsh food and drink continues to thrive as the latest figures show the sector’s supply chain turnover increased to £23 billion last year. The new…
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