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NFU Scotland calls for overhaul of public buying to back home-grown food
NFU Scotland is stepping up pressure for a major shake-up of how public bodies buy food, renewing its call for a “Scottish First” approach after…
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New Machinery Ring aims to turbocharge horticulture across Wales
North Wales is preparing to transform its home-grown food production with the launch of a pioneering Machinery Ring designed to give farmers and…
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Growers face production cuts as vital aid scheme ends, MPs warn
MPs from across the political spectrum have warned the government not to “abandon British growers”, urging ministers to act before the Fruit and…
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Scotland's food and drink industry smashes £19bn record
Scotland’s food and drink industry has smashed records, surging to an eye-catching £19 billion in turnover — a milestone that underscores the…
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One in three British berry growers may quit as pressures mount
More than a third of Britain’s berry growers are considering scaling back or quitting production altogether, as a new industry audit reveals the…
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Study warns vertical farms pump out more emissions than fields
Vertical farms may deliver huge yields and save water, but a new UK study has found their carbon emissions are still higher than conventional lettuce…
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'With you for 25 years': Red Tractor launches anniversary campaign
Red Tractor is marking its 25th anniversary with a new television campaign that highlights the role of its assurance scheme in putting safe and…
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Report exposes lack of British produce in government catering
Most government departments and councils are failing to prioritise British food in public sector catering, despite Labour’s pledge to back local…
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Waitrose sees autumn fruit boom as heatwave hastens harvest
One of the hottest summers on record has brought harvest forward at Waitrose’s Leckford Estate, with crops gathered two weeks early and demand for…
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Extreme weather threatens half of UK fruit and veg imports by 2050
The UK’s fresh food supply is under growing threat, with a new report warning that nearly half of all imported fruit and vegetables could face severe…
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