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Plants 'central to Euro economy'
The EU-backed 'Plants for the Future' Technology Platform has officially released its final Strategic Research Agenda, claiming that plants are central to the future of the European economy.
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John Lewis chairman calls for change
The retail industry needs to change young people’s career perceptions, said Charlie Mayfield, chairman of John Lewis Partnership at Skillsmart Retail’s first-ever parliamentary event.
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Tong revamps cleaner design
A new design of stone and clod separation has been introduced by Tong Peal for its Evoultion Cleaner.
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Food sector cut above the rest
Grant Thornton research has revealed that the number of positive trading statements issued plummeted to a low not witnessed for nearly two years over the second quarter of 2007; but the food sector has managed to ride the storm.
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Brown develops enviro services
Agricultural property consultant Brown & Co has developed a variety of carbon footprinting services for horticultural and agricultural business.
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ArticleM&S results present new challenge
Marks & Spencer has said that trading conditions will remain “very challenging” after reporting a slowdown in UK sales growth, as predicted.
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Matsafeni Trust qualifies for UK market
Avocado growers from the Matsafeni Trust outside Nelspruit, South Africa, have become the first emerging farmers in the region to qualify to market their fruit in the UK.
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ArticleWalkers backs local growers
Gary Lineker is going local. The Walkers mascot will front a new series of campaigns for the company in September, as the firm attempts to cash in on local sourcing initiatives.
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ArticleSyngenta buys Zeraim Gedera
Syngenta has bought leading Israeli seed company Zeraim Gedera for £47.16 million from Markstone Capital Partners, the Israeli private equity group.
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ArticleProject Bumblebee up and running
Sainsbury’s and Syngenta have now rolled out the much vaunted ‘Project Bumblebee’, an attempt to stem and reverse the humble bumble’s dwindling numbers.
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Moverley wants to RASE awareness
The overall picture for UK farming appears gloomy, but awareness is now building that the sector cannot be allowed to die, according to John Moverley, chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of England
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Natural England looks for innovative growers
Natural England has launched its ‘Future of Farming Awards’ scheme at the Royal Show.
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ArticleObesity not down to food alone
The blame for the obesity epidemic in the UK should not be laid at the door of the food industry alone, according to a senior food appetite researcher.
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ArticleA first for Red Tractor
Assured Food Standards (AFS) is launching the first ever Red Tractor Week, which will run from July 9-15.
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Growers find positives in climate change
Over 80 percent of growers believe that the global climate is changing, according to a new survey from Farming Futures.
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Fepex to harmonise Spanish protocols
Spanish producer and exporter federation Fepex is to develop new, harmonised GAP protocols for the country’s fresh produce sector.
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Lib Dems launch rural renaissance
The Liberal Democrats have put forward their new plans for rural Britain at The Royal Show.
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Speculation mounts over Morrisons shortlist
Morrisons is this week due to name the person in line to replace Sir Ken Morrison.
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ArticleM&S recovery train hits buffers
After a sustained period of recovery, Marks & Spencer is expected to reveal a slowdown in trading tomorrow, blaming the damaging impact of nearly two months of appalling weather in the UK.
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ArticleFight for fruit juice taking shape
Healthy-eating campaigners are ramping up their efforts to force the government to cut VAT on fruit juices and smoothies.