All articles by Michael Barker – Page 2
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NewsThree new directors appointed to Nationwide Produce board
Appointments come as company reports turnover surpassing £200mn
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NewsBranston growers size up next generation of potato crops
Major supplier holds varietal day to showcase up-and-coming varieties
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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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NewsThreat to peas as major pest is found in the UK for the first time
Industry body PGRO is taking steps to prevent pea bruchid being established in the UK
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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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NewsSBTi targets approved for Wilson’s Country
Potato supplier has already achieved a number of notable emissions reductions
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NewsLEAF founder and environmental farming pioneer David Richardson dies
Richardson was made an OBE in honour of his years of work
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NewsAsda launches sustainable finance scheme for UK suppliers
Suppliers who demonstrate perfomance against various KPIs can access preferential rates
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NewsHot summer brings early sales boost for autumn fruits
Waitrose reports earlier fruit harvest in response to hot, dry conditions
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News‘Naked Mash’ wins Wilson’s Country its first Great Taste Award
Product combines taste with convenience for consumers with busy lifestyles
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NewsEx-Defra secretary George Eustice joins Re-Genus
Firm specialises in regenerative solutions to help boost soil health
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NewsCenTax report says IHT reform could better protect working farms
Study looks in detail at impact of controversial inheritance tax changes
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NewsFivefold carbon-credit increase for DP World’s UK customers
Offer applies to customers enrolled in DP World’s Carbon Inset Programme
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FeaturesTackling the threat of water scarcity
Dr Rachel Helliwell, director of the Hydro Nation International Centre and CREW at the James Hutton Institute, explains why water scarcity is such a serious issue in Scotland and what is being done to address it
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NewsPaul Kissack appointed permanent secretary at Defra
Kissack moves from role as group CEO of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
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NewsCanim Fruit & Veg takes over Sunnyfield Veg
Deal comes following retirement of Sunnyfield founder Ronny W.K Liu
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NewsTWC project aims to boost hospital sustainability and patient health
Dorset-based grower is pioneering a close relationship with the NHS
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NewsOFC invites applications for Inspiring Innovators 2026
Programme seeks to find big ideas that will help the farming sector thrive
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NewsBotanicoir responds to demand with major drying investment
Upgrade more than doubles the company’s daily drying capacity
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NewsTong bolsters sales team with two new appointments
Vegetable grading and handling machinery specialist promotes two from aftersales support