Sustainability news archive – Page 249
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Ofwat limits farming water bills
The agriculture industry has praised a move by water industry regulator Ofwat to limit water bills for farmers and growers.
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Freshfel draws up climate agenda
As the debate on climate change gains momentum on the political agenda ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, a “climate smart food” conference was held in Lund, Sweden on November 23-24, hosted by the Swedish EU presidency.
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ArticleEthical messages ignored by majority
New psychological research into consumer choice has revealed that carbon labelling is largely ignored and pressure when deciding on purchases leaves many ethical messages discarded by the majority of shoppers.
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ArticleFresh produce 'already climate smart'
Conference hears that European fruit and vegetables are climate friendly when compared with other food production sectors
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ArticlePoland set for largest eco-greenhouse
Agricultural group T. Mularski is to develop Europe's largest greenhouse for tomato production
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Agronomy training for CFE begins
The first training sessions for agronomists and farm advisers are being rolled out to kickstart the new Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE).
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ArticleNorth East backs green projects
A conference concluded that the north-east of England has great potential for renewable energy, following its commitment to producing 20 per cent of all the electricity consumed in the region from renewables by 2020.
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ArticleClimate diagnosis heats up
Latest research from the Met Office has shown that emissions of CO2 will need to be reduced to close to zero by the end of this century, if a rise in the mean global temperature beyond 2°C is to be avoided.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches sustainability groups
Sainsbury’s is to launch three new crop sustainability groups as it moves its work into produce for the first time.
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Farmers successful over NVZ appeals
A number of farmers have won appeals against Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) designations for their businesses and these are having a positive impact on all farms in that same drainage area, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticlePhilippines health body recommends spray ban
The Philippine Department of Health has angered banana workers with its recommendation to ban aerial crop spraying
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ArticleABP recognised for carbon reduction
The UK's largest port group has been rewarded for its efforts in reducing its carbon footprint
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ArticleCherries hold up to heat
Extreme heatwave conditions in Australia’s central west New South Wales are not damaging cherry quality, a leading supplier says
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Growers praised for enviro-commitment
Farmers and growers are working hard to protect and enhance the environment and biodiversity, according to a new report by Natural England.
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ArticleAsda slams green supermarket report
Asda has slammed a report into the environmental credentials of supermarkets that downgraded it as having “room for improvement” following a “showing potential” grade two years ago.
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WRAP reveals £12bn wasted
A new report into the scale of the UK’s food waste has revealed that more than £12 billion worth of products which are still fit for consumption are discarded each year.
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Global warming offers UK opportunities
Global warming poses enormous challenges to British agriculture but could also hold a number of opportunities, according to speakers at a prestigious seminar.
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New "food bank" launches
A new “food bank” has been launched which looks to capitalise on supermarkets’ wasted product.
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Earl of Selborne backs farming solution
Policy-makers must place greater value on carbon sinks and water conservation if land managers are to deliver broad-reaching objectives such as preserving biodiversity and combating climate change, according to John Palmer, 4th Earl of Selborne.
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FPC seeks green labelling accuracy
The UK government must ensure that green labelling schemes give consumers accurate information to allow them to make informed choices, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).