Sarah-Jayne Gratton
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
- Nov 2
- 2 min
UK hospitality weathers insolvency storm with hopeful skies ahead
As the UK's hospitality sector navigates through the turbulence of increased insolvencies, the latest data from 2023 paints a complex...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 2
- 2 min
Red Tractor delays new standards pending outcome of governance review
Red Tractor, the UK's leading food assurance scheme, has decided to postpone the launch of its new standards and additional modules,...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Nov 1
- 1 min
Storm Ciarán set to bring intense winds and heavy rain to the UK - Weather Bureau issues alerts
The Weather Bureau has released multiple cautionary alerts throughout the UK in anticipation of Storm Ciarán, which is predicted to bring...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 31
- 3 min
Renewed call for strategy to deal with flooding on productive farmland
As more heavy rain is forecast this week and river levels still to peak in some areas, it's clear that a comprehensive water management...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 29
- 2 min
Editor's View: Beyond the perfect peel. How aesthetics fuel the food waste crisis
The next time you stroll through the aisles of your local supermarket, take a moment to consider the fruits and vegetables on display....
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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 17
- 5 min
Kenya’s transition to sustainable farming could transform fortunes – and alleviate hunger
Justus Ndemwa is sitting on an empty plastic water canister. He looks away. His voice is soft and faltering. “For five years the rains...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 16
- 2 min
UK potato yields affected by extreme weather
At Brickyard Farm near Slingsby, North Yorkshire, Andrew Wilson has just started on his 60 ha of potatoes for McCain. Lifting conditions...
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Sarah-Jayne Gratton
- Oct 12
- 2 min
Millions in food crops lost to floods, say Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers say they've suffered some of the biggest losses in food crops the industry has ever seen as a result of the weekend's...
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