All Local Sourcing articles – Page 8
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NewsAldi named Australia’s top fruit and veg retailer for fourth year running
Three of the retailer’s fresh produce suppliers praise its commitment to developing close relationships with local growers
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NewsCrop specialists back pulses event
British Pea and Bean Growers Association wins industry support for biennial conference
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PodcastsFruitbox 110 · Gary Marshall, New Covent Garden Market
Gary and Chris champion the value of the wholesale market and look to the future of the business
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NewsFarmers to receive free expert advice on nature-friendly practices
The Future Farm Resilience programme aims to provide business planning advice to assist UK farmers
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NewsNFU receives cash boost for school projects
NFU Education receives funding from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for nationwide school initiatives
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NewsVertical farming ‘greener than first thought’, study finds
Vertical farming could save land and reduce climate change impact of growing crops, researchers reveal
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NewsRaspberry volumes expected to rise throughout August
Production is forecast to increase following a period of reduced production due to adverse weather
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PodcastsFruitbox 109 · Stephan Weist, Rewe Group Buying
Chris and Stephan speak about the growth in local and regional sourcing of fresh fruits and vegetables across Europe
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NewsUK blackcurrant harvest delivers strong yield despite bad weather
The UK has an anticipated yield of over 11,600 tonnes this year
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NewsNFU president meets new PM
Tom Bradshaw was one of a select few business representatives invited to meet Sir Keir Starmer this week
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NewsBerryWorld named top of the crops at Kent show
BerryWorld sweeps the board at National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show awards for berry varieties
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NewsPublic support offers boon to beleaguered British farmers
Brits declare farming the most valued profession behind nursing, NFU survey finds
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NewsMAC review calls for SWS certainty
Migration Advisory Committee says future of UK Seasonal Worker Scheme must be secured as matter of national security
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NewsAlbert Bartlett enlists Fera in battle against aphids
Leading potato producer Albert Bartlett partners with Fera Science Ltd to control aphid numbers in Scottish crops
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NewsFood security under threat from patchy digital access
British farmers’ productivity hampered by poor digital connectivity in rural areas, new NFU survey reveals
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NewsLloyds Bank to provide over £25,000 to farmers for agroforestry projects
The loan aims to assist UK farmers in reducing ecological impact and improve environmental resilience
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NewsNFU Cymru calls for major overhaul of new farming scheme
Wales’s administration must deliver genuine change to Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals, says NFU Cymru
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NewsMorrisons partners with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
The retailer has become the first UK supermarket to partner with the professional farming body
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NewsUK Farm Assurance Review calls for evidence from farmers
Launch of new farmer survey marks next stage in independent evaluation of UK farm assurance schemes
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NewsGrowers say ‘no for now’ to new Sedex standards
British grower groups call for “proper consultation” before new audit rules on seasonal worker fees are introduced in UK