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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 6, 20241 min read
FSI Empowers Small-Scale Growers with 100% Sustainability Certification
In a ground-breaking move, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) has announced a new programme to enable small-scale growers...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Strawberry Farm Plea: Stop 'Shoplifting' in the Fields
A strawberry farm has captured national attention this week after issuing a heartfelt plea on social media, urging visitors to refrain...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Mild Weather Boosts Apple Sizes, Leading to Potential Price Adjustments
This year's mild weather in March and April has led to an unexpected boon for apple growers: larger apples. However, this increase in...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Blackcurrant Harvest Faces Weather Challenges, but Promising New Varieties Shine
British blackcurrant growers have faced a tumultuous year of weather extremes, with one site in Kent recording a staggering 1109.6 mm of...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Britain's Strawberry Bonanza: Perfect Weather Yields 200 Tonnes of Berries
The recent spell of warm weather following a rainy and cloudy start to the summer has provided perfect growing conditions in Britain for...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Berrymakers: Revolutionising the Berry Market
In an ambitious move to redefine berry consumption, Berrymakers has introduced a groundbreaking model that brings British-grown berries...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 24, 20244 min read
Welsh Farmers Embrace Vertical Farming for Diversification
Wales' farmers are best known for their lamb and beef, but could they be tempted by a side hustle in salad leaves, mushrooms or edible...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 23, 20242 min read
Securing the Future: How British Berry Growers Plan to Overcome Industry Challenges
The future of the British berry growing sector is facing significant uncertainty due to a range of challenges. Key issues affecting the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22, 20242 min read
'This Cannot Go On!' - Open Letter Urges Doubling of UK Growers' Land
The UK government is being urged to double the land dedicated to fruit and vegetable cultivation in response to escalating concerns...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22, 20243 min read
Indonesians Paying Thousands for UK Farm Jobs Sacked Within Weeks
Indonesian labourers who paid thousands to travel to Britain for fruit-picking jobs at a farm supplying major supermarkets have been sent...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Survey Reveals Strong Public Support for British Farmers
Britain's farmers and growers have been named as one of the public's most favoured and valued professions, second only to nurses,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 19, 20241 min read
GrowUp Farms Secures Fresh Funding for Vertical Farm Expansion
GrowUp Farms, a UK-based vertical farming enterprise, has secured an additional £38 million in funding from Generate Capital to expand...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Seasonal Worker Scheme Review Receives Warm Welcome from Food Sector
The food sector has responded positively to the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) latest review of the Seasonal Worker scheme. The...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Albert Bartlett Farmers Unite to Fight Aphid Threat in Potato Crops
Dozens of farmers who supply potato producer Albert Bartlett are taking part in an exercise to control aphid numbers and combat viral...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 20242 min read
MAC Calls for Flexible Visa Scheme to Safeguard UK Food Security
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has urged the UK Government to maintain the issuance of visas to seasonal workers and enhance the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 20241 min read
British Cherries Reign Supreme as Customer Favourites
A new study by berry grower Driscoll's reveals British cherries are the preferred choice for 91% of consumers, with a significant 76%...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Freshfel Europe Condemns EU Commission's Proposed Cuts to Agricultural Promotion Budget
In a strongly worded letter this week, Freshfel Europe, the European fresh produce association, criticized the EU Commission's proposal...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Berry Farm Undertakes Ground-breaking Fight Against Pests
A Wrexham strawberry farm, Bellis Brothers, is leading the charge against the nemesis of strawberry growers, Western flower thrips (WFT)...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 20242 min read
English Farmers' Incomes Washed Away: Floods Cause 19% Plunge in 2023
Income from farming in England plummeted by 19% last year after floods meant harvesting many crops was impossible. Farmers have called...
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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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