All Environment articles
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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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NewsDaniel Boakes named as greosn COO
The fresh produce investment group says it is looking to strengthen its operational leadership to support its next phase of growth
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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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NewsNew Spitalfields Market unveils London’s largest rooftop solar installation
City Corporation switches on £1m solar array in a bid to reduce market’s reliance on grid power
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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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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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NewsDigipal launches bluetooth plastic crates for supply chain tracking
Leading plastic pallet supplier’s new sustainable crates designed to help businesses prioritise speed
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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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NewsSatellite sensors for farming win £200k in Space Agency funding
A project developing low-cost sensors using satellite and mobile connections has won funding from a new £16 million Space Agency grant
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NewsLove British Food partners with Red Tractor
Tie-up aims to combine the reach of both networks ahead of British Food Fortnight to boost support for homegrown produce across both consumers and industry
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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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NewsAndy Burnham visits potato farm to announce new drought funding
The PM joined farming minister Stephen Morgan and NFU president Tom Bradshaw at Cornish grower FG Pryor & Son to announce new support for farmers, including £15mn for reservoirs
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NewsFrench heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
Farmers are in survival mode across much of France, as heatwaves and drought continue to hamper production, with low harvests anticipated as a result
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NewsDrought expected to shrink English potato yields
Heatwaves and drought conditions are likely to reduce yields and tuber size of the English potato crop, while Scotland could still see average harvest due to higher rainfall
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NewsOddbox rescues 6,000 sunburnt caulis after retailer rejections
Veg box company is seeing increased demand for its buying services as pest damage, cosmetic defects and crop flushes caused by heatwaves leave growers without a market
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NewsStaay offers alternative to traditional iceberg lettuce
Extreme summer conditions across Europe are putting pressure on iceberg lettuce supplies, but Staay Food Group believes it has the perfect substitute