All articles by Michael Barker – Page 5
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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
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NewsAlbert Bartlett steps up FareShare partnership
Supplier makes a major delivery of potatoes to food redistribution charity
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NewsApplications open for OFC’s Inspire programme
Scheme offers participants the chance to develop their skills and network
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NewsDaily Dose wins Waitrose listing for two new apple juices
The B Corp uses wonky produce for its cold-pressed juices
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News£500k grant aids crops’ fight against pests and disease
Azotic Technologies hopes to develop a low-cost method to reprogramme plants
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News‘Best quality and flavour’ British topfruit for years
BAPL says high-quality crop is expected despite the challenges of a dry growing season
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NewsNew CEO and director of operations for Borough Market
New appointments will take up their roles from 1 September
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NewsJames Hutton unveils lab to analyse anaerobic digestate
Leftover waste material is useful as a soil improver
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NewsProgramme unveiled for British Tomato Conference
This year’s event covers a wide range of key topics
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News£70k donation boosts NFU Education’s teaching goals
Cash from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust will help meet demand for food and farming education
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NewsAsda’s Yorkshire refit highlights fruit & veg
Fresh produce aisle among those to receive feature lighting and neon signage
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NewsLogistics UK CEO steps down after a decade in the role
David Wells oversaw the rebrand of the business group from the Freight Transport Association
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NewsCo-op launches ‘next-gen’ micro store format
Convenience chain is looking to take a bigger slice of the food-for-now market