All United Kingdom articles – Page 7
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NewsAgri-food is the top sector for seasonal worker abuse, report finds
New analysis has found the global agri-food sector saw most alleged instances of abuse against seasonal workers with UK retailers among 600 major employers linked to cases
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NewsEntries open for Carbon Farmer of the Year
The Farm Carbon Toolkit and HSBC competition is looking to identify and reward a pioneering farm business that is working to reduce emissions, use new technology or inspire others
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NewsSuply expands shipment intelligence platform amid Gulf disruption
Company is expanding deployment of its shipment intelligence platform with fresh produce exporters as key maritime routes are disrupted
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NewsSpace tech boost for farming as government backs projects
Over £500k allocated to a range of initiatives with farm applications
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NewsFresh Forward celebrates exceptional growth of Bachata strawberry
Fresh Forward’s Bachata strawberry programme is expanding into new regions, with production ramping up significantly for the 2026/27 season to meet rising demand
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FeaturesFemale berry leaders share tips for success in ‘male-dominated’ industry
Senior female figures from Haygrove, Angus Soft Fruits and Driscoll’s are joining the International Women’s Day 2026 campaign to raise up other women
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NewsTesco secures 60 per cent more UK asparagus
Warmer temperatures and new production techniques have enabled one grower to bring forward start of season by six weeks
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NewsSouth African avocado campaign begins in UK and Europe
First shipments reach UK and Europe as South Africa forecasts 22mn-carton season, up 16 per cent year-on-year
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NewsRural Payments Agency appoints new non-execs
Well-known fresh produce industry figure Sarah Calcutt is among appointments
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NewsIran conflict could raise fertiliser prices as growers prepare for planting
Gas price volatility and restriction of key fertiliser inputs through Strait of Hormuz could impact UK growing season for key salad and veg crops
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NewsProduce driving organic sales but demand is met by imports
Carrots, salad and bananas all contributed to growing organic sales at the multiple retailers, with sales up 4.2 per cent overall in the last year
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NewsNorfolk pea growers unable to secure contracts amid insurance dispute
Long-running claim issue between veg processor and NFU Mutual over faulty steam peeler could result in lost contracts and jobs as pea harvest nears
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NewsBrits shopping more for groceries online
Latest Worldpanel by Numerator data shows online orders at highest level in five years
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NewsFischer Farms partners with cress and micro leaf grower Dawndew Salad
Companies say partnership aims to ‘set new benchmark’ in year-round supply of premium British salad
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FeaturesInside Jepco’s sustainable shift to indoor leafy salad production
Salad producer is blending decades of growing expertise with cutting-edge indoor systems to drive resilient, high-quality production all year round
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NewsBritish farm aims to grow avocados on landfill
Wiltshire-based project sets ambitious target to produce large volume of fruit and vegetables on top of a rubbish dump
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NewsSouth African raisin crop forecast cut to 86,500 tonnes
Despite the lower forecast, the industry remains optimistic about long-term growth as competing nations face their own challenges
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NewsDefra chief to be quizzed on perceived shortcomings amid staffing cuts
Department will be scrutinised by Efra committee on its strategy and reaction to incidents
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NewsMichelle Collis named CFO at Fieldwork Robotics
Company is looking to move from start-up to scale-up phase
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NewsLogistics trade calls for fuel duty delay amid Middle East conflict
Industry body says the UK will be impacted by trade disruption and rising fuel prices