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Horticulture Farm Incomes in England Plummet by 38%, Defra Figures Reveal
New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) have revealed a concerning decline in farm business incomes...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Sweet Success: CRISPR Breakthrough Yields Tastier Tomatoes
Rotten tomatoes could soon be a thing of the past, as researchers have unveiled a promising way to make sweeter tomatoes by editing just...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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George Freeman Takes Helm of Agri-Tech Parliamentary Group
George Freeman, the former science minister, has been named the new chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Strawberry Supply Tightens Across Europe as Seasons Conclude
Strawberry availability across Europe is currently limited, as the Dutch, Belgian, and UK seasons draw to a close. The Egyptian season is...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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How to Maximise Greenhouse Profits With Agritech
Commercial greenhouse operators are constantly seeking strategies to maximise profits in what has become a highly competitive landscape....
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Fenmarc Acquire Alfred G. Pearce Ltd
Fenmarc Produce based in Elm, Cambridgeshire have completed the purchase of Alfred G. Pearce Ltd of Setchey, Norfolk for an undisclosed...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Weather and Global Events Intensify Pressures on Fresh Produce Market
Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Greenhouses Reborn: A Community-led Fresh Food Revolution
A derelict complex of greenhouses in Sheffield is blooming back to life, thanks to the efforts of a local social food enterprise. Food...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Shropshire Grower Expands Production of 'Finding Nemo' Potatoes After Tesco Trial Success
A quirky variety of potato named after the beloved Disney character is set to make waves in kitchens across the UK after a successful...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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A Legacy of Love and Fresh Produce: The Passing of Bernard and Joan O'Malley
Bernard O’Malley, the founder of major UK fresh produce supplier Nationwide Produce, has passed away at the age of 88, marking the end of...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Tiny Tomato Plants That Pack a Punch Could Prove Breakthrough Crop For UK Precision Breeding
A precision-bred tomato variety that produces up to 400% more fruit over one year than conventional tomatoes could be a breakthrough crop...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Deadly Spanish Floods Wipe Out Fruit and Veg Crops, Heightening UK Supply Fears
Experts have warned that it is likely that supply chains of some crops on the Spanish farmland deluged by the floods, such as citrus...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Flash Floods Devastate Spanish Agriculture, Exposing Fragility of UK Food Supply
The devastating flash floods that have swept across Spain are a stark reminder of the urgent need for stronger domestic food resilience...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Government Recognise Farmers as Key to Decarbonising Energy Amid Food Security Concerns
The UK goverenment has been widely praised for acknowledging the pivotal role farmers play in the nation’s drive to decarbonise its...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Rural Businesses Issue Passionate Plea for Government Support
The Great Yorkshire Show, a highlight in the agricultural calendar, saw rural businesses this year passionately appeal to the new...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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Digital Innovation Thrives at Hartpury
Hartpury Agriculture has taken a major step forward in supporting the agricultural sector with the launch of a cutting-edge online...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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£500K Boost for Horticultural Innovation: Growing Kent & Medway Funds Groundbreaking Projects
Growing Kent & Medway has allocated £500,000 to four pioneering horticultural projects as part of its Prototyping and Demonstrator Fund...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Lighting the Future: Bloem and Ecopromt Join Forces to Revolutionise Vertical Farming
Bloemteknik (t/a Bloem), a leading provider of customised horticultural lighting solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 5, 20241 min read
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Transforming Cold Chain Logistics: The Key to Reducing Fresh Produce Waste
The global food supply chain faces a significant challenge in reducing the vast amounts of fresh produce waste that occurs from farm to...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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No More Digital Drought: Rural Connectivity Set to Water Britain's Horticultural Growth
In recent years, the UK has made significant strides in improving internet connectivity in rural areas, addressing long-standing...
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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