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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 13, 20242 min read
New Farming Deal: Promising Plans, but the Devil's in the Details
A Derbyshire farmer has said she "cautiously welcomes" a plan by the government to improve morale in the agricultural sector. Ministers...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Revolutionising Water Management: Shropshire's Digital Solution to Climate Challenges
In the heart of Shropshire, amidst the picturesque landscapes and winding tributaries of the River Strine, a groundbreaking project is...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 10, 20242 min read
£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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8, 20241 min read
A New Dawn for British Agriculture
The Labour Party’s recent electoral victory has been heralded as a pivotal moment for the future of British agriculture. NFU president...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 5, 20241 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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...
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