All articles by Luisa Cheshire
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NewsEFRA to quiz Zeichner on Defra vision for farming
Defra minister Daniel Zeichner to face cross-party MPs’ questions on farming, profitability and fairness in supply chains
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NewsReport identifies new revenue from crop waste
A new report from Growing Kent & Medway highlights the untapped potential of waste from horticultural crops
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NewsRed Tractor commits farm assurance scheme to wide-ranging improvements
The food assurance scheme promises significant improvements following publication of the Farm Assurance Review
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NewsSteve Reed sees Veg Power in action
Defra secretary sees veg consumption campaign in action at primary school in his London constituency
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NewsChefs want prepped produce, new wholesaler report reveals
UK hospitality sector seeks pre-prepared fruit and veg from wholesale markets to ease labour crisis
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NewsFSCG sets out stall for fresh potato sector
New trade group representing UK fresh potato suppliers pledges to tackle industry challenges and promote growth for sector
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NewsUK border ‘most expensive and least efficient’, FPC warns
Nigel Jenney joins other industry experts in telling cross-party EFRA Committee that UK post-Brexit border system is broken
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NewsFood banks ‘forced to dispose of retailer food waste’
New research by environmental charity exposes stark reality of food redistribution in the UK
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NewsBTGA gears up for British Tomato Fortnight
The UK’s annual domestic tomato campaign is set to reach consumers of all ages
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NewsPML Seafrigo keen to help firms hit by Heathrow closure
UK perishable logistics firm poised to “step in and help” produce companies affected by Heathrow closure
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NewsEFRA urges Westminster to protect farmer income
Government must do more to protect farmer income and preserve fairness in UK supply chain, says House of Commons committee
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NewsGovernment policy threatens domestic production, BAPL warns
Incoming wage cost hikes and future inheritance tax changes are damaging domestic production and will hurt consumers, according to apple and pear growers
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NewsFPC calls for halt to plant health fee hikes
Fresh Produce Consortium CEO takes centre stage at IFE and calls for government to pause plant health fee hike
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NewsHadlow College cultivates career insights at hort conference
Students gain expert insight into future horticulture careers at Hadlow’s annual Horticulture Higher Education Conference
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NewsFelix Project hosts food waste webinar
The London food redistribution charity offers online event to inform produce sector about new food waste legislation
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NewsWRAP Water Roadmap receives funding boost
Nature Recovery Project partners with WRAP to tackle water scarcity in food-producing regions for UK
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NewsNFU Education sets new ‘live lessons’ record
NFU Education Live Lessons inspire almost half a million schoolchildren to learn about farming during British Science Week 2025
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NewsAldi marks Food Action Waste Week with two-pronged campaign
Aldi gives shoppers chance to win a year’s supply of Too Good to Go Surprise Bags and teams up with Lagomchef in its bid to cut food waste
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NewsPotatoes top the bill at Welsh farming event
Pembrokeshire potato event teaches kids link between farming and food
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NewsDefra SFI decision ‘risks organic sector’
Organic farming body says government move to halt SFI applications threatens domestic supply of sustainable food