All Environment articles – Page 5
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NewsHaygrove chairman slams planning decision on polytunnels
The chairman of berry and stonefruit supplier Haygrove has said blocking polytunnel plans and worker caravans threatens ’exciting new cherry variety’ and will see UK ultimately increase imports
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FeaturesTaking on the water crisis in Iran
Decades of mismanagement have contributed to the current water crisis in Iran, but Alireza Emami, CEO of Zarrin Group, sees a new, sustainable path forward
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NewsKubo applies new tech to strawberry sites in Canada and Saudi Arabia
Greenhouse technology specialist says it has constructed two major production facilities using its semi-closed, emission-free model
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NewsCarbonXtras scheme empowers Ghanaian farmers with climate-smart technology
A £100,000 initiative is supporting Ghanaian smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart, regenerative farming methods using advanced soil sensor technology to combat soil degradation and climate change pressures.
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NewsCounty Supplies scores high for sustainability performance
Foodservice supplier becomes first at New Covent Garden Market to be placed in top 15 per cent of the 150,000+ companies assessed globally
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NewsCarrier Transicold launches upgrade service for refrigerated units
Company launches new upgrade service for PrimeLine designed to help users reduce input and maintenance costs
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NewsSinclair’s new platform aims to demystify compostable packaging rules
The compostable label specialist is launching an educational hub to support stakeholders on technical topics surrounding packaging, composting and sustainable practices
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NewsFyffes surpasses sustainability targets despite severe climate challenges
Fruit brand exceeds multiple targets in latest biennial report, achieving goals in waste reduction, water management and packaging despite facing severe climate change impacts including tropical storms and increased pests
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NewsJingold achieves 96 per cent recycled packaging in sustainability push
Italian kiwifruit company says it has passed a number of milestones in first-ever sustainability report
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NewsAgroforestry offers new crops and climate resilience
Persimmon, olives and walnuts among potential new tree crops discussed at this year’s Agroforestry Show alongside the benefits of trees for drought resilience
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NewsBeans campaign wins £1.4m in lottery funding
The collaboration between Veg Power, The Food Foundation, Ark Agency and local authorities is aiming for more sales, promotion and education around beans as a healthy food that can help cut dietary emissions
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FeaturesSormac sees dynamism in UK and Ireland
Machinery manufacturer Sormac says UK and Irish companies are continuing to invest strategically, with automation and efficiency seen as vital tools to manage today’s big challenges
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FeaturesUK growers spot stonefruit potential
Weather conditions in the south of England were ideal for cherry and plum production this year, as growers like WB Chambers step up efforts to extend the seasons
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NewsRiverford makes clarion call to retailers to back British
Veg box supplier launches campaign on back of new consumer research
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NewsVelcro-like protein sticks to targets to improve plant stress responses
Researchers say the breakthrough will help design more resilient crops
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NewsDP World launches low-carbon truck programme at UK ports
Programme will provide HVO fuel at diesel-equivalent prices until 2027 for qualifying operators, creating a transitional pathway toward eventual electrification of heavy goods vehicles
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NewsOpportunities for Serbian apples despite cold spring
Serbian apple producers were hit by plunging temperatures in the spring, but Gojko Zagorac of Serbia Does Apples sees opportunities for the country’s smaller crop
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NewsSBTi targets approved for Wilson’s Country
Potato supplier has already achieved a number of notable emissions reductions
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NewsScottish firms behind world-first GigaFarm in Dubai
Agritech manufacturer IGS and deployment partner Modutec have teamed up for a project designed to replace 1 per cent of food imports in the UAE
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FeaturesMason bees offer reliability in unpredictable conditions
Serbian entrepreneur Nela Jovic is promoting mason bee adoption across the Balkans, offering fruit producers a powerful alternative to traditional honeybee pollination