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Sweet Success: CRISPR Breakthrough Yields Tastier Tomatoes

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 152 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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George Freeman Takes Helm of Agri-Tech Parliamentary Group

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 142 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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Tiny Tomato Plants That Pack a Punch Could Prove Breakthrough Crop For UK Precision Breeding

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Nov 54 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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New Farming Deal: Promising Plans, but the Devil's in the Details

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Aug 132 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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Revolutionising Water Management: Shropshire's Digital Solution to Climate Challenges

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Aug 92 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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Government Recognise Farmers as Key to Decarbonising Energy Amid Food Security Concerns

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Jul 152 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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Rural Businesses Issue Passionate Plea for Government Support

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Jul 122 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 121 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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£500K Boost for Horticultural Innovation: Growing Kent & Medway Funds Groundbreaking Projects

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Jul 102 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 81 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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Lighting the Future: Bloem and Ecopromt Join Forces to Revolutionise Vertical Farming

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Jul 51 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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Transforming Cold Chain Logistics: The Key to Reducing Fresh Produce Waste

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Jul 42 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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No More Digital Drought: Rural Connectivity Set to Water Britain's Horticultural Growth

Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Jun 143 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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