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Cutting-edge tomato varieties promise stronger virus protection
New varieties of tomatoes are set to deliver stronger, longer-lasting defence against the devastating tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). New…
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Border check delay 'does nothing' for UK horticulture, warns NFU
UK growers are being left at a competitive disadvantage as EU fruit and veg continue to cross borders unchecked, sparking fresh criticism from the…
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Fruit and veg border checks axed ahead of new UK-EU deal
The UK government has announced it will scrap costly fruit and veg import checks from the EU, easing trade headaches ahead of a new post-Brexit deal…
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Fresh produce sector hits out over wasted millions on Brexit border delays
Fresh produce leaders have slammed the government’s repeated U-turns on post-Brexit border checks, warning that millions of pounds have been wasted…
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Scottish food producers offered chance to get on Aldi shelves
Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for new Scottish-made food products—offering local producers an opportunity to pitch directly at this year’s Royal…
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Produce leaders call for compensation over post-Brexit infrastructure flop
Ports and fresh produce leaders are demanding government compensation for now-redundant post-Brexit border posts, calling them a costly blunder with…
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UK and EU agree deal to slash agricultural export red tape
The UK and EU have struck a fresh deal to ease post-Brexit trade friction, cutting red tape on agri-food exports with a new agreement on plant and…
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Quarter of veg in Welsh schools could be organic by 2030, report says
Around 25% of all vegetables served in schools across Wales could be organic by 2030 with the right planning and investment in infrastructure. This…
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'£2.3bn economic boost' if Brits eat more UK-grown fruit and veg
Expanding the UK’s horticulture sector to meet recommended healthy eating guidelines could deliver a £2.3 billion boost to the economy, new research…
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Pressure mounts on government to support growers amid cost crisis
Industry leaders are urging government to act now to protect UK horticulture and fresh produce sectors amid issues such as rising fees and border…
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