All Local Sourcing articles – Page 9
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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
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NewsNFU Cymru embarks on consumer campaign to promote Welsh produce
The Welsh arm of the NFU launched a food and farming campaign in Cardiff to champion domestic produce
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News‘Put food security first,’ urge food and drink groups
Food and drink supply chain calls on next government to secure future of British food
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NewsBranston’s Cornish new potatoes set to arrive at Tesco
The seasonal spuds will be available at Tesco stores and online from 24 June
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NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre launches at Asia Fruit Logistica
Asiafruit Knowledge Centre is the brand-new content hub at the heart of Asia Fruit Logistica, and it’s open to every visitor and exhibitor
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NewsIndustry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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NewsIsraeli grape exports dry up, but country’s influence remains
Fierce competition on overseas markets and strong domestic sales have combined to reduce Israeli grape exports to zero, but the country’s role in the development of new varieties is key
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NewsNFU Cymru opens applications for Sustainable Agriculture Award
The award seeks to champion outstanding examples of sustainable farming in Wales
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NewsBelOrta kicks off Belgian melon season
At the end of May, Belgian cooperative BelOrta sold the first BelOmelon melons of the 2024 season, with availability starting earlier than ever
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NewsFresh Direct launches new British produce lines in time for summer
The 50 new lines include Isle of Wight heirloom tomatoes and British sweetcorn
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NewsNFU Cymru calls for £500m Welsh farming budget
The union outlines funding support needed from next UK government for Welsh farming
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NewsRegional trend favours covered strawberry production in Germany
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope