All articles by Michael Barker – Page 27
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      NewsStrong Q1 for Morrisons as strategy pays off
Supermarket has extended its streak of improved figures every quarter
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      NewsHydrogen hope for UK farm vehicles
New regulations will allow farmers to use hydrogen-powered tractors on British roads
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      NewsFurther cost rises add to strain for UK topfruit growers
New data from British Apples & Pears lays bear the growing pressure on producers
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      NewsNew AMC loan supports sustainable farming investments
Finance group offers new product to help farmers fund greener on-farm investments
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      NewsSpecial events to mark 30 years of Fairtrade in the UK
Fairtrade Fortnight will also be moved to September as part of plans
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      NewsCGMA names Wanda Goldwag as new chair
Experienced energy and marketing industry professional replaces interim chair John Lelliott
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      News£600k grant boosts Fieldwork’s BerryAI Project
Company is making major strides in its work to develop robotic raspberry harvesters
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      NewsAlbert Bartlett completes acquisition of The Jersey Royal Company
The two companies say the move will help deliver a sustainable future for the crop
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      NewsCo-op adds ‘Best of British’ page to promote UK food
Move is the latest by a retailer to show support for British food suppliers
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      NewsM&S unveils new packaging for start of Jersey Royal season
Retailer celebrates early start to season with launch of plastic-reducing paper packs
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      NewsPeach and apricot trees join UK’s FruitWatch project
Warming climate means more stonefruit is being grown in the UK
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      NewsSainsbury’s sets more ambitious GHG targets
Supermarket ups its targets and asks suppliers to play their part
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      NewsMPs urged to support farmers with ‘Buy British Bill’
Bill aims to guarantee 50 per cent of public food procurement comes from British suppliers
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      NewsRPA opens claim window for stewardship schemes
Farmers can now submit claims under Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes
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      NewsPorts of Bilbao and Portsmouth agree MoU to boost trade
Deal aims to develop both green and digital shipping corridors
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      NewsDefra accelerates public food procurement and labelling work
Two new reviews will look into improving public food access and fairer labelling
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      NewsBAPL launches manifesto to secure British topfruit
10-point plan outlines actions to support growers ahead of general election
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      NewsCalifornia Prunes renews ROS tieup in the UK
Collaboration will highlight benefits of prunes to good bone health
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      NewsSocial vitamins at heart of London charity’s work
The Food Chain is improving lives with a focus on nutrition and community support
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      NewsSpring Budget a mixed bag for farmers, says NFU
Union argues there are several benefits but the budget overall does not go far enough
 

