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‘Lamb. It’s got to be Welsh’: 1 August sees celebration of all things lamb
Farmers and the public are to celebrate all thing Welsh Lamb on August 1 as the industry looks to showcase the meat's versatility. As the Royal Welsh…
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Retailers told to be more flexible when setting produce specifications
Sales of misshaped fruit and vegetables have soared amid calls for retailers to be more flexible when setting crop specifications. British consumers…
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Farmers see significant price cuts in response to egg oversupply
Some free range producers will see medium egg prices cut by as much as 10 pence per dozen as a result of reductions introduced by a cooperative. Egg…
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UK 'carrot crisis' likely to continue for months, say growers
The current "carrot crisis" exacerbated by adverse weather conditions is likely to continue for months, according to growers. British carrot growers…
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New infographic helps shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes
An infographic has been released which illustrates the animal welfare credentials of seven UK farm assurance schemes to help people understand food…
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Farmers should be financially rewarded for food production, survey finds
A new survey shows that the Welsh public believes farmers should be financially supported for food production. The findings of the NFU…
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A 'careless Brexit' poses 'significant risks' to flow of UK food
A "careless Brexit" poses "significant risks" to the flow of UK food, with the possibility of food regulations being suspended in the event of…
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Putin announces extension of Moscow's embargo on Western agri-produce
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended Moscow’s embargo on food products from the West, which includes the UK, to the end of 2019. The move by…
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£1.2m UK project aims to breed crops resilient to climate change and pests
A £1.2 million UK project is aiming to breed crops that can cope with climate change, pests and disease. The Defra funding seeks to help farmers…
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Competition seeks the best celebration of British food
A competition has been launched seeking to find the best community celebration of British food as part of British Food Fortnight taking place in…
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