All United Kingdom articles – Page 26
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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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NewsNFU and rural groups call for protection of farming budget
Warning comes in the wake of ongoing dry weather affecting food production
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NewsDP World issues carbon inset certificates in sustainability drive
Produce companies such as Fyffes are among those taking part in the programme
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NewsSpain Food Nation summit returns with expanded focus
Event sees special focus on the foodservice sector as it highlights the role of Spanish food in the UK
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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