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Union escalates NI pig producer concerns to Tesco
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has taken concerns over the future of Northern Ireland pig producers directly to Tesco, as uncertainty continues around…
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Labour MPs call for mandatory food origin labels to back British farmers
Rural Labour MPs are pressing Defra to deliver mandatory food origin labelling within 100 days, warning that misleading labels are leaving shoppers…
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Tesco renews farming scheme after helping more than 200 young farmers
Tesco is extending its backing for young British farmers, renewing its Future Farmer Programme partnership with Harper Adams University for a further…
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British samphire gets year-round supermarket supply boost
British samphire growers could see a longer supermarket supply window after Waitrose became the first UK retailer to source home-grown samphire…
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Scottish pig farmers gain three-year Aldi supply boost
Scottish pig producers have received a three-year supply boost after Aldi Scotland extended its pork contract with Browns Food Group. The renewed…
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Unhomogenised milk boom prompts Waitrose farm investment
Waitrose has installed new milk processing equipment at its Hampshire farm after production of unhomogenised milk rose by 74% in three years. The…
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Fresh produce prices could rise under new import checks, body warns
Fresh produce prices and availability could be hit by new border controls on global imports, the Fresh Produce Consortium has warned. The government…
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Tesco urges low-carbon fertilisers to move beyond farm trials
Tesco has urged the food industry to help low-carbon fertilisers move from trials to wider farm use, saying British growers need more protection from…
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Lidl commits £500m to boost British berry sourcing
British berry growers are set for a £500 million sourcing boost after Lidl GB committed to new five-year agreements aimed at increasing home-grown…
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Retailers split over white and brown egg future
British egg producers could face a shift in supermarket demand as retailers take differing positions on white and brown eggs in response to…
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