All Sustainability articles – Page 233
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ArticleEren Tarim embraces solar
The Turkish exporter has demonstrated its ambition when it comes to sustainability with its decision to install solar panels on its packhouse
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ArticleEfsa 'begins review' of neonics ban
Commission has reportedly said review could lead to tightening or softening of ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides
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ArticleKoppert explores Sudan potential
Netherlands-based Koppert Biological Systems has partnered up with KOI Group to boost sustainability in Sudan
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ArticleTruss outlines plans for Defra facelift
Environment department to be modernised, while more capital funding will boost flood defences and marketing, Liz Truss has said
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ArticleUK 'increasing reliance' on overseas agriculture
New report says UK could be food self-sufficient 'in theory' but is currently outsourcing majority of agriculture abroad
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ArticleFlower sales surge amid unseasonably warm UK weather
Waitrose British daffodils arrive in branch earlier than ever before as the winter chill stays away from the majority of the UK
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ArticleFruit fly trial gives hope to Aussie growers
The first year of an Australian fruit fly trial in Queensland has already opened new markets for some growers
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ArticleRenewable energy 'more attractive' after COP21
Paris climate agreement has sent a clear signal that fossil fuels are ‘stranded investments’, the NFU has said
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ArticleEU exit 'could prove terminal' for Welsh farming
Wales' first minister Carwyn Jones has made his views on just what damage an exit from the EU might do for the industry
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ArticleTesco to build temporary store in flooded Carlisle
Retailer set to build 10,000 sq ft temporary store in carpark of flooded superstore, while Cumbria recovers from severe floods
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ArticleKoppert strengthens Spanish presence
Biological innovations to take root in new R&D centre in Almería
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Article‘Guerilla’ park signs highlight soil erosion in farming
Signs warning that ‘this park will be lost in 30 seconds’ have appeared in European parks to raise awareness of scale of soil erosion
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AnalysisOpinion: Agriculture is a culprit and victim of climate change
Climate change correspondent at agri-research centre Cirad, Emmanuel Torquebiau, reports from the Paris Climate Talks
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ArticleTesco and Sainsbury’s affected by Cumbria floods
Severe flooding in Cumbria and Lancashire has left thousands without power and major disruption to road and rail traffic
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ArticlePesticide exposure linked to poor lung function
Children who are exposed to organophosphate pesticides have similar lung capacities to passive smokers, new study finds
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ArticlePlant protection product erosion 'harming industry'
Complexity and cost of plant protection product registration process is disincentive for suppliers to put new products onto market, BGA claims
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ArticleAgriculture has ‘unique role’ in climate change
Farming unions ask UK government to recognise crucial role of farming sector at Paris Climate Talks and outline list of key asks
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ArticleFood waste stunt targets retailers
Campaigners drive skip of fruit and veg past Sainsbury’s and Tesco's HQs to demand action on waste in supply chains
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ArticleUnilever makes 'carbon positive' pledge
Global food giant makes pledge ahead of crucial UN climate change talks in Paris
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ArticleMildew fungicide granted extension for minor use
A fungicide that controls powdery mildew in cucumbers has been granted an Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use