Thanet Earth’s seventh glasshouse to open in November
Construction is underway on Thanet Earth’s seventh high-tech glasshouse in Birchington, Kent, which will produce an additional 150mn tomatoes a year
Thanet Earth’s seventh glasshouse to open in November
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La Niña casts shadow over Peru’s avocado export growth
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Technology
Chilled logistics firm has been hacked, BBC reveals
Major service provider to British supermarkets insists business remains unaffected but admits it is subject of ransomware attack
Thanet Earth’s seventh glasshouse to open in November
Robotics firm Muddy Machines to wind down
Hugh Lowe Farms trials polytunnel solar panels
BelOrta brings Belgian cherry business under one roof
British Berry Growers report calls on government and retailers to step up
Maersk upgrades IoT connectivity across its fleet
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CropCam offers tech boost to vertical farming sector
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Sustainability
Potato growers urged to be vigilant as beetle re-enters UK
Colorado beetle is described as ‘major threat to potato crops’ following confirmed sightings in Kent and suspected hitchhiking on imported produce
Co-op members vote in favour of ceasing trade with Israel
UK and EU agree major agri-food deal
New Marshal Papworth student cohort arrives at Harper Adams
UK fruit and veg consumption remains flat
DP World issues carbon inset certificates in sustainability drive
Lengthy list of challenges for Anton Rabe
The Crown Estate seeks veg and potato farm tenant
WRAP names Catherine David as new CEO