All Climate change articles
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AnalysisBiotech firms point to sustainability benefits of NGTs
The EU’s ruling on new genomic techniques is no silver bullet, according to Hudson River, but it provides a tool to help develop better adapted varieties more quickly
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NewsVip keeps its cool as new apple harvest begins
While heatwaves have cut production in several parts of Europe, the Italian association expects a similar crop to last season
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NewsFrench consumers urged to ‘Extend the Summer’
Following heatwaves and severe drought, and faced with ‘sluggish’ market, Interfel launches media campaign to spur consumption
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NewsDutch and Belgian apple and pear harvest affected by summer drought
Heatwaves have taken their toll on fruit sizing, but Staay remains positive as harvesting gets underway
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NewsCNIPT asks for realism on potato sales
France’s national potato organisation calls for sales strategies to adapt to account for Europe’s declining acreage and the impact of a summer of heatwaves
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NewsFreshfel shares concern of EU Commissioner on farmer security
Philippe Binard of Freshfel Europe has urged EU policymakers to act on priority access to water and proper compensation mechanisms for growers
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NewsMWW reports bumper green bean harvest despite drought
UK importer and distributor Minor, Weir & Willis credits varietal development, precision drilling and investment in reservoirs for a strong season
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NewsHousing for farmers a food security issue, says union
Farming union the Landworkers’ Alliance has called for updated guidance for local planners to enable UK farmers to live on or next to their land
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NewsHeat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes
Belgian tomato growers have faced shelf-life issues in recent weeks due to repeated heatwaves, making nearby markets like the UK especially attractive
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NewsAldi launches strawberry deal following heatwave
Sunshine boosts summer crop as discounter seeks to alleviate crop pressure
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NewsElsoms joins British Growers Partnership Scheme
British Growers believes Elsoms’ extensive knowledge and experience in vegetable breeding and seed innovation will be of great benefit to its grower members
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NewsRecognition for New Zealand kiwifruit post-harvest sustainability collaboration
Refrigerant decarbonisation project led by a steering group representing Seeka, HumePack, Trevelyan’s and G4 Kiwi Supply
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NewsFarmers have reached crisis point, warns NFU
Immediate action is needed to ensure growers have the means to produce next year’s crops, according to the National Farmers’ Union, which called for a Keep Britain Growing Loan
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NewsGAIN-RT uses AI to accelerate potato variety development
A new international research initiative aims to speed up the delivery of improved potato varieties to farmers facing climate and pest and disease pressure
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NewsLangmead Herbs sets example for water security
West Sussex herb producer has maintained water supplies and even sold surplus to local producers thanks to extensive reservoir network and water recycling
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NewsUK relies on climate-hit countries for crops it could grow itself
The Food Foundation says the UK’s reliance on imports makes it vulnerable to supply disruptions and price spikes
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NewsStudy identifies tomato ‘golden hour’ for water
Researchers believe an early-morning surge in stomatal activity may be key to developing crops tolerant to heatwaves and drought
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NewsDrought causing ’most challenging season ever’ for British onions
Tight supply, smaller sizes and lower quality expected after crops mature early in East Anglia
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NewsFrozen fruit sales outpace fresh during heatwave
Frozen fruit sales rose by almost 50 per cent in the last four weeks while shoppers replaced ’cooking with grazing’ to cope with heat and inflation eased for fifth month running, new figures show
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NewsGovernment must simplify reservoir rules, says CAAV
Planning regulations remains significant barrier, say association, despite £15mn water investment