All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 7
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NewsPotato growers urged to be vigilant as beetle re-enters UK
Colorado beetle is described as ‘major threat to potato crops’ following confirmed sightings in Kent and suspected hitchhiking on imported produce
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NewsCo-op members vote in favour of ceasing trade with Israel
An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour
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NewsUK and EU agree major agri-food deal
Removal of checks on fresh produce and plant health certificates among the detail now released under new ‘sanitary and phytosanitary zone’ and major realignment of food safety standards
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NewsNew UK-EU deal to remove some checks on food exports
Fresh produce industry calls for more detail but welcomes signs of progress
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NewsNew Marshal Papworth student cohort arrives at Harper Adams
Students from six different African countries will take part in the 10-week sustainable agriculture course at Harper Adams as vice chancellor notes benefit of bringing people together
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NewsUK fruit and veg consumption remains flat
New government figures on key health indicators show a third of adults manage to reach their five-a-day fruit and veg target
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NewsRobotics firm Muddy Machines to wind down
Exclusive: The firm behind the robotic harvester Sprout is winding down operations after failing to secure new funding, as founder warns industry will struggle to face challenges ahead
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NewsThe Crown Estate seeks veg and potato farm tenant
A farm tenancy for a specialist green veg and potato grower with environmental ambitions has become available under The Crown Estate
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NewsUK faces medium risk of summer drought
Driest start to spring since 1956 has prompted a meeting of the National Drought Group as salad and veg growers face increased irrigation costs
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NewsNew PCN guide summarises latest research and advice
A new guide to manage Potato Cyst Nematode is now available to members of GB Potatoes and CUPGRA with latest evidence-based recommendations
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NewsBakkavor takeover by Greencore delayed
Major buyout of food-to-go and prepped salad firm Bakkavor delayed as companies assess terms and conditions
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NewsWomen in industry urged to fill in mental health survey
New survey hopes to fill gaps in knowledge around specific barriers to support and wellbeing among women working in agriculture
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NewsMorrisons names ex-Lidl director as new marketing boss
All change among retailer marketing and commercial top jobs as Morrisons replaces poached Rachel Eyre, who departs for Asda, with Claire Farrant
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NewsTesco plans to grow plant-based sales by 300 per cent
Customers are choosing veg as top meat alternative, as Tesco’s latest sustainability report outlines key targets on healthy food sales and emissions reductions
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NewsGrowing demand for organic is being ‘handed on a plate’ to EU suppliers
UK growers are unable to match burgeoning demand in organic as new figures show low conversion rates due to uncertain farming policies
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NewsMajor new Essex glasshouse ‘will replace tomato imports’
A 40-hectare low carbon series of glasshouses in Essex is out for consultation as developers say it will provide climate resilient tomato production and replace imports from Holland, Morocco and Spain
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NewsDefra refuses to confirm July border checks
Efra committee grilling reveals internal government negotiations are holding up confirmation of 1 July border checks while Defra concedes implementation could be ‘pragmatic’
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NewsConsumers ‘will see price rises’ as UK produce firms face border chaos
A lack of detail ahead of planned checks and fees on fresh produce due to go live on 1 July is causing ‘chaos and turmoil’ in the industry
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ArticleA view from the outside
Health stories, protein, gut health and meat alternatives are some of the hot topics I found while covering food and farming from a consumer perspective
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News‘Titan’ of brassica industry passes away
Tributes to TH Clements founder Alan Clements, who has passed away aged 85, remember his ‘huge legacy’, sense of humour and generosity