All articles by Michael Barker – Page 8
-
NewsDyson’s ‘ferris-wheel’ growing system brings 250 per cent yield boost
The innovation is the latest technology incorporated into company’s Lincolnshire strawberry glasshouse
-
NewsBerries of Scotland campaign to showcase Scottish soft fruit
Initiative looks to encourage shoppers and chefs to buy local
-
NewsTozer-OBS deal boosts UK cauliflower trade
Partnership sees a range of winter cauliflower marketed in the UK and Ireland
-
News‘Better marketing needed’ to improve kids’ health
Red Communications’ MD John Valentine makes clarion call at Festival of Fresh
-
NewsStewarts of Tayside doubles raspberry supply to Asda
Grower is also increasing its potato supply to the retailer
-
NewsKent research project boosts UK grape and wine production
Initiative will include the use of nautral plant protection and an acoustic data survey
-
NewsBirds Eye owner Nomad Foods makes healthy sales pledge
Company has called for mandatory health reporting for businesses
-
NewsNFU urges Starmer to hold firm on food standards
Union reiterates its position as talks with GCC continue
-
NewsProduce suppliers win share of £500k Waitrose fund
Projects on soft fruit, topfruit and broccoli all receive cash in low-carbon push
-
NewsLords event celebrates success of Farm for the Future
Free scheme helped nearly 2,000 farmers in England
-
NewsUK agtech firm RootWave raises $15mn in funding
Firm’s electrical weed control is suitable for a range of horticultural and other crops
-
NewsScientific breakthrough boosts drought-resistant crop development
Discovery of rapid molecular switch could have major implications
-
NewsA fifth more farms hosted Open Farm Sunday in 2025
Event continues to educate the public in how farming works
-
NewsFresh food helps Tesco to Q1 sales increase
CEO says result was achieved despite intense competition in the market
-
NewsBranston looks to recruit 65 extra staff
Potato specialist says recruitment drive comes on the back of significant expansion
-
NewsCherry and seaweed products boost Kent sustainability
Growing Kent & Medway is supporting innovative NPD in the region
-
News£13.6mn of new grants for food redistribution
A dozen food charities will benefit from the additional cash
-
NewsMorrisons’ Sustainable Farm Network reveals big emissions cut
Supermarket is working closely with farmer suppliers to reduce their impact
-
NewsJersey Royal Company launches 2025 Cover Crop Competition
Contest aims to promote regenerative farming on the island
-
NewsMajor expansion of Free School Meals announced
Campaigners welcome government commitment to supporting children