Sarah-Jayne Gratton
£36M UK 5G boost: Transforming rural life and farming
The UK government's recent allocation of £36 million to create 5G Innovation Regions marks a pivotal step in enhancing rural...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 20
- 3 min
EU to fund sustainable agri-food promotion with €185.9 million in 2024
The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million in 2024 to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 15
- 2 min
Agritech bank lands £100 million deal to bolster farmer support
The British Business Bank has finalised a £100 million Enable Guarantee agreement with Oxbury Bank, a leading fintech agri-food...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 15
- 2 min
Lidl's eco-milestone: halving food waste and slicing plastic use
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has made significant strides in its environmental initiatives, particularly in reducing food waste and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 15
- 4 min
Opinion: It’s time for a more targeted approach to compliance
Compliance consultant Jim Jefcoate makes the case for a more holistic and less burdensome approach to fresh produce certification based...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 14
- 2 min
King Charles celebrates 75th birthday by launching new food project
As the nation celebrates the King's birthday, a significant project aimed at addressing the escalating issue of food poverty in the UK...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 14
- 2 min
How Tesco is transforming UK agriculture with innovative low carbon fertilisers
In a pioneering move that places Tesco at the forefront of sustainable agriculture in the UK, the retail giant has successfully trialled...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 14
- 2 min
Editor's View: Casting a Green Light on our Energy Landscape
In the verdant landscapes our nation, a quiet revolution is unfolding. The renewable energy sector, once a fledgling industry, is now...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 6
- 2 min
Growing up smart: How Bluetooth Low Energy is seeding the future of vertical farming
In the world of agriculture, innovation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As urban spaces expand and arable land shrinks, the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 3
- 2 min
Seismic whispers and stormy roars as earthquake rocks the north of England
In County Durham, a minor earthquake has been registered, with a magnitude of 1.3 on the Richter scale. The British Geological Survey who...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 3
- 2 min
Sowing sustainability: British horticulture's peat-free revolution
In the vanguard of horticultural innovation, British growers are increasingly embracing peat-free practices, spurred by environmental...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 3
- 2 min
UK grower hails Ukrainian irrigation system as ‘revolutionary’ after trial
A Welsh fruit and vegetable grower has hailed a Ukrainian irrigation system as ‘revolutionary’ following a successful trial of the...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 2
- 3 min
Fossil fuels: The hidden enemy in our global food supply chain
A recent study has highlighted the pervasive nature of fossil fuels within the global food supply chain, with a stark warning that major...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 27
- 3 min
GFD ramps up efforts to decarbonise Scottish farming
An East-Lothian-based company is doubling down on its efforts to help farmers across Scotland and the north of England cut their carbon...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 24
- 2 min
Agritech innovation receives significant boost from £75 million investment in UK's regional hubs
The UK government has announced a substantial £75 million investment to support regional innovation clusters, including agritech...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 19
- 2 min
Unveiling the future: Riseholme's new glasshouse set to revolutionise British agriculture
In a significant stride for British agricultural innovation, Riseholme Campus is set to unveil a cutting-edge research facility, thanks...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 18
- 2 min
Feeding the future: 10 pioneers revolutionising sustainable food production
In the realm of FoodTech, a selection of innovative companies is leading the charge in redefining food production for a sustainable...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 12
- 2 min
Editor's View: How AI Could Cultivate the Next Green Revolution in UK Agriculture
The prospect of integrating generative AI into the UK's fresh produce industry is generating increasing interest among technologists,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 10
- 1 min
Agriculture left in the lurch: UK's overlooked farming labour crisis
In a surprising move, the government’s recent overhaul of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) has bypassed the agricultural and...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 10
- 2 min
Rooted in resilience: Unearthing the soil’s secret to climate-proof agriculture
In the face of the looming spectre of climate change, Tesco, a beacon in the UK’s supermarket landscape, is not just adapting but...
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