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Aldi doubles sector average for Scottish sourcing, NFU Scotland finds
Aldi has been confirmed as the biggest supporter of Scottish farmers and crofters, stocking more than double the sector average of locally sourced…
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Winter freeze and storms set to tighten UK lamb and beef supplies
A winter of freezing temperatures and storms could tighten UK meat and produce supplies ahead of Easter, with knock-on effects for farmgate returns…
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NFU Scotland ramps up pressure on ministers over 'misleading' food labels
NFU Scotland has called on the UK government to urgently overhaul food labelling rules, stepping up pressure on ministers as politicians and industry…
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Flower imports to face fewer border checks as Defra eases controls
UK flower imports from the EU will face fewer border checks from later this month after Defra agreed to cut inspection rates for key flower species…
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Rejected veg could become a new income stream for growers
Rejected vegetables could become a new income stream for UK growers, as a processing machine promises to cut waste bills, recycle plastic packaging…
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NFU Scotland presses ministers to prioritise local food in public procurement
Scotland is missing a major opportunity to back its own farmers and improve diets in schools and hospitals, NFU Scotland has warned, as it calls for…
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Growers sound alarm over 5p Christmas veg deals in supermarkets
UK supermarkets selling Christmas dinner vegetables for as little as 5p a bag have been warned that deep festive discounting risks undermining…
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Scottish government unveils £500k boost for small food producers
The Scottish government has announced £500,000 in capital grants for small producers in 2025–26, aiming to bolster crofters and rural businesses…
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Trials show AI sensors spot crop stress before symptoms appear
A new AI-driven sensing platform that detects crop stress before symptoms appear is being hailed as a major breakthrough for the UK’s protected…
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Scotland unveils first organic producer board as sector grows
A move for Scotland’s expanding organic sector has seen the creation of a dedicated Scottish Organic Producer Board — the first of its kind —…
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