All Environment articles
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News91 per cent believe UK food system risk has increased
IGD survey ranks risks to UK food system, helping businesses focus on the ones most likely to affect their ability to maintain supply, manage costs and serve consumers
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FeaturesHow a new Organic Action Plan could unlock the sector’s potential
With a new Organic Action Plan for England on the horizon, Julia Bottoms reports on what the sector wants to see – and whether promises can turn to policies
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FeaturesBarfoots celebrates 50 years of ‘forever farming’
Barfoots’ Keston Williams takes Fred Searle on a sustainability journey, from energy self-sufficiency to water resilience, as the pioneering producer marks its 50th anniversary
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FeaturesHow water became the watchword in fresh produce
As growers face multiple consecutive heatwaves and low rainfall, Nina Pullman explores the challenges and opportunities around water resilience on farms, from reservoir construction to collaborative catchment projects
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NewsWater action needed 'immediately' for food security, says NFU
Union calls for flexible abstraction licences, streamlined planning system and investment in on-farm reservoirs
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NewsNottingham uni project aims to reduce use of legume fertilisers
Plant scientist awarded £1.9 million grant to explore biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) as sustainable alterative to fertilisers
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NewsCherries provide cheer for UK growers
UK cherry sales have risen in both volume and value over the past year, with producers optimistic about the category’s future
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NewsZero Carbon Forum welcomes first wholesaler in Sysco GB
The non-profit organisation says building resilience is becoming as important as reducing emissions for hospitality businesses, necessitating the expansion of industry collaboration
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NewsUK’s first precision-bred potato receives Defra approval
Marketing notice approval for disease-resistant Maris Piper marks step towards reducing fungicide reliance and improving sustainability
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NewsFood industry giants back new letter calling for Good Food Bill
Britain’s biggest retailer Tesco is the latest to join over 100 food industry giants sounding the alarm over Britain’s food supplies
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NewsNFU urges action to secure water for farming
As half the UK suffers from drought, the NFU has called for joined-up thinking from government to secure water for farming and protect nation’s food security
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NewsInnocent awards £1mn in grants to fruit and veg projects
Winning projects will support growers in 14 countries to adopt climate-friendly farm practices and secure the future of core ingredients in Innocent’s range, from citrus to coconut
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NewsEnvironment Agency activates water transfer scheme in Lincolnshire
A transfer between three rivers and an emergency reservoir has been made available to support growers in Lincolnshire as more UK regions enter prolonged dry weather or drought
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NewsLidl designs seven planet-friendly meals for £1
Recipes created with celebrity chef Miguel Barclay are designed to show shoppers how simple swaps, including adding more veg into meals, can cost less while meeting planetary and human health diet guidelines
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NewsResearch to help cut tomato waste through smarter forecasting
Partnership between University of Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Tomatoes aims to reduce food waste, improve forecasting and boost sales
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NewsBritish Apples & Pears trumpets knowledge sharing
BAPL says this week’s workshop is a great opportunity for growers to share best principles on improving efficiency, fruit quality and returns
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NewsNew project to transform pest monitoring in onions and brassicas
A new consortium of growers, agonomists and researchers will combine AI and smart imaging to provide new early detection and classification of Bean Seed Fly and Swede Midge in onion and brassica crops
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NewsNew robot uses AI to ‘read’ entire orchards
Developed by Porto-based ViField, Orioos uses cameras and algorithms to predict yields and detect diseases more accurately
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NewsWales announces ‘transformational’ new food strategy
Ambitious plan for food in Wales aims to take a ’transformational systems-based’ approach and connect food production, processing, retail, health and education
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NewsDame Angela Eagle lands back at Defra
Former farming minister has replaced Emma Reynolds as Defra secretary of state under new PM Andy Burnham’s first cabinet reshuffle