All United Kingdom articles – Page 20
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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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NewsEfra committee calls for IHT reform delay
MPs are critical of government’s behaviour through a series of controversial decisions
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NewsWRAP names Catherine David as new CEO
Current director for behavioural change takes over from Harriet Lamb
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NewsRespite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
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NewsDriscoll’s opens cutting-edge new UK headquarters
Company says revamped site is Europe’s largest dedicated berry development facility, providing a fully traceable journey from seedling to packhouse
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NewsHugh Lowe Farms trials polytunnel solar panels
Electric Berry project powers farm tools and equipment using flexible solar panels attached to top of its polytunnels, with no extra land required
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NewsBakkavor and Greencore agree terms of takeover
Unions express concern over staff cuts and competition following £1.2bn deal
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NewsWaitrose launches double-sized British King Strawberries
Each berry in the new line can weigh up to 90g
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NewsSpain highlights importance of EU to its exports
The EU accounted for 81 per cent of Spain’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports in January and February
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NewsSouth Korean radish growers visit NCGM
Producers from Korea Export-Free Co. are interested in exporting to UK wholesale sector
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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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NewsTerry Jones to step down as NFU director general
Tom Bradshaw pays tribute to ‘superb’ and ’inspirational’ leader
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NewsBritish Berry Growers report calls on government and retailers to step up
Detailed report highlights uncertain economic outlook and calls for better support on retail returns, labour, planning permission, and funding
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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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NewsAsda trials nudge shoppers towards healthier eating
Trials include several initiatives aimed at boosting fruit and veg consumption
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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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NewsSFI scheme reopened to thousands of farmers
Move follows the threat of legal action from the NFU