All United Kingdom articles – Page 305
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ArticleUC Davis unveils new strawberry varieties
Five new publicly available varieties boast a range of qualities including disease resistance and fewer runners
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ArticleSupermarkets import as brassica shortages bite
Heavy downpours in Lincolnshire last month have lowered broccoli yields by up to 50 per cent
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ArticleStrawberry flush prompts Tesco discounts
Mini-heatwave sparks abundance of strawberries across the UK, with Tesco taking on extra crops to sell
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ArticleChambers doubles strawberry sales
The soft fruit specialist puts growth down to blossoming retail partnerships
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ArticleSainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked for 10 years
Retailers barred from any kind of tie-up for next decade, as CMA adopts hard-line stance due to competition and price concerns
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ArticleGoathams raise cash for Kent sports access
Topfruit grower hosts annual charity bike ride across Kent in support of local sports trust
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ArticleEAP expects “great” 2019 apple crop
Trade body says orchard investment will contribute to a stellar crop as it targets increased market share for British apples
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ArticleBRC: "alternative Irish border falls short"
British Retail Consortium says Irish border proposals for no-deal Brexit touted in interim report leave many issues unanswered
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ArticleDemonstration schools showcase farming to kids
LEAF Education to establish first-ever national network of schools to help improve understanding of food and farming
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ArticleHochfeld invests in future supply chain
An ongoing series of strategic investments in farming is creating a secure future supply chain for customers of Kent-based Richard Hochfeld Group, writes Tommy Leighton
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ArticleHerman plums hit Waitrose shelves
Early variety is the first UK-grown plum crop of the season, coming a week earlier this year
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ArticleIt’s Fresh! signs major Ecuador deal
Agreement with Ecuadorian banana association Acorbanec will see shelf-life tech introduced across 28 growers and exporters in the country
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ArticleDriverless tractors ‘can make farming safer’
Experts believe efforts to develop autonomous farm vehicles can make agriculture safer as well as less labour-intensive
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Article£15m grant open for new farm tech
Businesses can apply for up to £12,000 from Defra to invest in cutting-edge farm technology
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ArticleSainsbury's launch "reverse" vending machines
Plastic bottle return scheme picks up steam as Sainsbury's become latest retailer to provide cash for plastic
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ArticleHunt won't commit to NFU no-deal pledge
Tory leadership hopeful, Jeremy Hunt, told Minette Batters that he will maintain a no-deal plan if EU rejects further negotiations
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ArticleHuge slavery network supplied major retailers
Modern slavery operation which picked spring onions for UK supermarkets thought to have had up to 400 victims
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ArticleSales hot up for Picota cherries
Good weather has resulted in optimum quality this season, producers say
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ArticleKoppert introduces 'intense' hummus leaves
The firm leaf of the chickpea plant is said to offer intense flavour, aroma and attractive presentation for chefs
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ArticleYoung spuds get back to their roots
Primary school children were invited onto a Perthshire potato farm to discover the backstory to the great British potato