All articles by Michael Barker – Page 26
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NewsAgriculture sector sees large rise in sick leave
Farming industy has seen sick leave rise 44 per cent since 2019
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NewsBritish university project offers AI future for Ghanaian growers
Aston University is working with Tropical Growers to help boost domestic production in Ghana
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NewsTesco adds ‘Best of British’ page to support farmers
Market leader is the latest to launch a page to back domestic producers
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NewsCold chain body warns of increased food prices due to BTOM
Cold Chain Federation writes to Defra to request delay in new regulations
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NewsAutomation drive for Tesco as profits rise
Annual results highlight Tesco’s investment in prices and efficiency
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NewsDefra Farming Recovery Fund offers relief as flooding crisis grows
NFU says ministers have been listening and fund is a welcome step
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News£1.5m boost for Vertical Future as space project gets lift off
UK indoor farming technology could eventually feed humans on the Moon and Mars
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News2023 results show solid progress for the Co-op
Membership is increased and debts are substantially reduced at convenience chain
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NewsCaroline Drummond Scholarship seeks sustainable innovators
New £25,000 bursary aims to fund projects that boost sustainable farming
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NewsMorrisons opens £1.4m fresh food innovation centre
The new centre at Greenside, Bradford, will allow retailer to develop new food lines
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NewsFamooshed app aims to connect the public with local produce
App wants to empower consumers to be part of a bigger, sustainable shopping movement
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NewsSainsbury’s and Waitrose next to slash prices
Two supermarkets continue trend of grocery retailers cutting prices
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NewsDP World reports uplift in rail usage from Southampton hub
Modal Shift Programme incentivises switch from road to rail
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NewsUK Organic aims to revitalise flagging organics sector
New body will focus on marketing and creating renewed consumer interest
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NewsCutting-edge research tools for plant breeders in new project
Collaboration of experts hope to turbocharge development of more resilient crops
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NewsShaun the Sheep boosts veg education in kids’ holidays
Veg Power and Aardman partnership sees new resources created for children
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NewsAldi ‘to cut more prices than ever’ this year
Discounter aims to reinforce its commitment to being the lowest-priced grocer
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NewsNFU says new recruitment fee rules must be paused
Union claims changes to SMETA audits have been made without consultation with growers
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NewsJersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
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NewsPGRO issues SFI warning to pulse crop growers
Industry body wants growers to be aware of the impact of decisions on future rotations