BerryWorld Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation with New Varieties
BerryWorld is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary and is excited about its ever improving varietal portfolio. Founded in 1994, the...
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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...
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Adverse weather conditions and ongoing global crises continue to present formidable challenges to the fresh produce market, as...
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A Legacy of Love and Fresh Produce: The Passing of Bernard and Joan O'Malley
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Deadly Spanish Floods Wipe Out Fruit and Veg Crops, Heightening UK Supply Fears
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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...
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Storm Clouds Over British Supermarkets as Climate Change and Global Tensions Strain Harvests
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A Cherry Delight: Asda Partners with Scottish Growers to Deliver 3.5 Million Hand-Picked Cherries Across the UK
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Rural Campaigners Demand Government 'Put Money Where Mouth Is' on Sustainable Farming
Rural campaigners have issued a stern challenge to the government, urging them to "put their money where their mouth is" on sustainable...
Britain's Blueberry Boom: The Little Berry Making a Big Splash
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Fresh Produce Industry Celebrates as FPC Fresh Awards Finalists Announced
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has revealed the finalists for the prestigious 2024 FPC Fresh Awards, setting the stage for a...
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As the summer harvest reaches its peak, farmers are navigating the challenges of an unexpectedly wet growing season, leading to an...
Angus Soft Fruits Unveils Art-Inspired Raspberry Masterpieces
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In a ground-breaking move, the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) has announced a new programme to enable small-scale growers...
Strawberry Farm Plea: Stop 'Shoplifting' in the Fields
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Blackcurrant Harvest Faces Weather Challenges, but Promising New Varieties Shine
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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...
Berrymakers: Revolutionising the Berry Market
In an ambitious move to redefine berry consumption, Berrymakers has introduced a groundbreaking model that brings British-grown berries...
Welsh Farmers Embrace Vertical Farming for Diversification
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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...
'This Cannot Go On!' - Open Letter Urges Doubling of UK Growers' Land
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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...
Survey Reveals Strong Public Support for British Farmers
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Farmers to Receive New Growth-Focused Deal from DEFRA Secretary
The new Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has said the government will...
UK Farm Assurance Review - A Call for Evidence from the Industry
The next steps in a comprehensive independent evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes have been announced by the Commissioners of...
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...
Growers Sound Alarm as Extreme Weather Decimates Crops
The UK's agricultural sector is facing a crisis as extreme weather conditions wreak havoc on fruit and vegetable production, prompting...
New Post-Brexit Border Checks Threaten British Horticultural Industry
Nurseries and garden centres across Britain and Europe have raised alarm over the new post-Brexit border checks, warning of significant...
Ensuring Decent Housing for Seasonal Workers: A Pressing Need
The recent vote at Holyrood, where SNP and Conservative MSPs united to block an amendment aimed at enforcing housing standards for...
Fresh Start for Carrots: Promising Quality and Steady Yields Amidst Seasonal Challenges
The new carrot season has started in parts of England, with quality and yields described as good and normal, respectively, despite...
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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