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Post-Brexit Crop Exports To EU Slide As Industry Pushes To Protect Gene-Editing Gains
British agricultural exports of crops to the EU have continued to shrink in the five years since Brexit, according to analysis of HM Revenue & Customs data by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) — and as trade talks with Brussels unfold, farmers and industry leaders are urging the government not to sacrifice hard-won advances in plant innovation, particularly gene-editing, in pursuit of a deal. Overall farm exports to the EU fell by 37.4 per cent between 2019, the last full ye
Britain’s Love Affair With Potatoes Cools As ‘Fat Jabs’ Change Eating Habits
British potato growers are sounding the alarm as demand for one of the nation’s staple crops dips, with many producers pointing the finger at evolving consumer behaviour driven by weight-loss injections and health-conscious eating. According to industry reports, orders from supermarkets, food manufacturers and fish and chip shops have fallen by up to 10 per cent compared with the same time last year — a significant reversal after the surge in home cooking seen during the pan
UK Declares Victory Over Colorado Beetle After Two-Year Biosecurity Battle
The UK has officially eradicated the Colorado Beetle following two years of intensive surveillance and biosecurity activity. The pest was detected in Kent in July 2023, with one further finding later that year. Since then, no additional beetles have been identified, allowing Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to confirm eradication status. The Colorado potato beetle can rapidly strip foliage from potato crops and also affects tomatoes, aubergines and peppers,
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DP World Launches Electric Truck Trial In Further Push For Supply Chain Decarbonisation
DP World has expanded its Low Carbon Truck Programme with the launch of an Electric Vehicle Transition & Introduction Accelerator (EVITA) trial, offering additional support for container truck operators to move towards a fully electrified future. Image: John Trenchard Launched last September, the industry-first Low Carbon Truck Programme (LCTP) was positioned as a transitional step towards the eventual goal of electrification. Running into 2027, LCTP is proving successful i
Dyson Farming Accelerates Innovative Potato Projects With Defra Funding
Dyson Farming Research aims to deliver sustainable and profitable potato farming opportunities for the UK after securing funding for two promising projects through Defra's Innovate UK-managed ADOPT programme. Image: Dyson Farming The first initiative is designed to transform potato production into a more sustainable, higher‑value dual-purpose crop for UK agriculture; while the other will evaluate the potential of biostimulants to enhance crop productivity and resilience. Dual
New Report Maps Out UK’s Potential Reactions To Extreme Food Crisis
With recent events serving as a wake-up call, researchers from the University of York, Anglia Ruskin University, and other institutions have mapped how different shocks could trigger a major UK food crisis, leading to civil unrest, and set out ways to strengthen the nation’s resilience. Published in the journal Sustainability , the study is based on interviews with 39 food system experts from academia, government, and industry. It argues that long-standing structural issues
British Diners Choose Cheaper Fast Food Over Restaurants And Pubs
Brits are opting to eat from fast food outlets instead of dining at traditional pubs and full-service restaurants, demonstrating a shift in consumer spend and a long-term trend set to continue through 2026 and into 2027, according to new research. UK restaurant and pub visits declined by 6.8% last year, as households cut discretionary spend under sustained cost‑of‑living pressure, shows data from Meaningful Vision, a UK-based market intelligence firm for the foodservice indus
Tozer Seeds Acquired By A. Duda & Sons And G’s Group To Accelerate Innovation
UK independent vegetable seed company Tozer Seeds has been acquired under a US-UK joint venture agreement to create a platform for future innovation that is slated to benefit growers and customers worldwide. Image: Tozer Seeds The transaction by A. Duda & Sons And G’s Group includes Tozer’s operations in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, and the US, and combines Tozer’s global breeding strategy with Duda’s advanced celery genetics programme. The objective is to accelerate the
UK Shoppers Turn To Fruit And Yoghurt As Grocery Price Inflation Eases
British grocery price inflation eased back to around 4 per cent in January 2026 — the lowest point since the spring of last year — according to the latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator, offering a little breathing room for households struggling with food costs. And there’s some bright news for the fruit category: sales volumes of fresh fruit climbed about 6 per cent year-on-year in January, with consumers also upping their purchases of chilled yoghurt and other healthier
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