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Scottish farmers set to scale back food production, survey shows
Production on Scottish farms is set to be scaled back as farmers respond to unprecedented price increases for key inputs, NFU Scotland has warned…
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Scotland passes bill designed to boost local food procurement
The Scottish parliament has passed the Good Food Nation Bill which seeks to boost local procurement, use in-season produce and reduce food waste. The…
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Defra unveils new route for 10,000 farm workers to come to UK
Defra has unveiled a new route for a further 10,000 farm workers to come to the UK following pressure from the industry and the UK Trade and Business…
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'Britain needs food grown in Britain', Jeremy Clarkson says
Jeremy Clarkson has said that "Britain needs food grown in Britain" in a series of tweets calling on the government to prioritise food and farming…
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New food strategy: Government pledges to boost UK food security
The government has pledged to boost the level of food the UK produces in light of Russia's war in Ukraine and the impact it is having on global…
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UK importing food from countries with worse green standards, report warns
More than two thirds of UK food imports originate from nations with worse environmental impact standards, according to new research. Last year, the…
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British Summer Fruits changes name and unveils priority areas
British Summer Fruits, the industry body that represents UK soft fruit growers, is relaunching and rebranding to become British Berry Growers. The…
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Sheep farmer support project launches Yorkshire-made hand-knit yarn
A project born out of a desire to support Yorkshire farmers in getting more value for their wool has launched its first fully traceable hand-knit…
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Vegan lunches for Oxfordshire councillors costing taxpayer more
Free lunches for Oxfordshire councillors are costing the taxpayer more after council leaders voted to scrap meat and go plant-based, information…
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UK food exports to non-EU markets soar above pre-pandemic levels
Exports of British food to major non-EU markets have soared above pre-pandemic levels for the first time, new figures show. Overall, exports of UK…
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