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Survey: Half of growers have reduced output due to labour shortages
Almost half of UK food growers and manufacturers have rationalised or reduced their output owing to labour shortages, a new survey shows. The…
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Farm project started in lockdown turns into successful PYO venture
A horticulture project started in lockdown has now blossomed into a successful pick-your-own (PYO) venture for one small family farm. What started as…
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PYO pumpkins project shows major income potential for growers
A grower who generated pick-your-own (PYO) pumpkin sales of £7,500 from 0.5 acres of land says admission fees, catering and other sales could take…
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£10.2m fund aims to boost Scottish food producers and suppliers
A new fund worth £10.2 million is now available to support Scottish food producers and suppliers to invest in their future growth. The annual Food…
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Wales only UK nation to exceed pre-Covid food export levels in 2021
Wales was the only UK nation that exceeded pre-Covid food and drink export levels last year, a new report by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)…
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YFCs pass motion to source and promote British food more
Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFCs) across the UK have committed to do more to support British farmers following a vote at the annual AGM in Warwickshire…
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Plans approved to bring UK's largest vertical farm to Suffolk
Plans have been approved to bring the UK's largest vertical farm to Newmarket in Suffolk, with a capacity to produce over 400 tonnes of food a year…
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NFU seeks to boost UK agri-food exports by 30% by 2030
British agri-food exports could grow by 30 percent by 2030, the NFU has said as part of its new export strategy unveiled today. The union has…
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Researchers to create more sustainable food products using grass
An ambitious research project investigating technology which produces food products from grass is set to launch after receiving £2m funding. The…
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Fruit and vegetable growers face inflation rates of 24%, report warns
Fruit and vegetable growers are facing inflation rates of up to 24% which could in turn cause a significant drop in production, a new report has…
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