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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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Nov 1, 2024


UK's Fresh Veg Crisis: Home-Grown Produce Hits Record Low Amid Growing Reliance on Imports
The UK's declining self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables is an issue of growing concern, with the country now more reliant than ever on...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 15, 2024


Storm Clouds Over British Supermarkets as Climate Change and Global Tensions Strain Harvests
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has sounded an alarm about the growing risk of inflation as climate change increasingly affects...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 2024


Brexit Seed Delays Threaten UK Crop Production, Growers Warn
Vegetable growers are sounding the alarm that post-Brexit border changes are causing significant delays in seed imports, potentially...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 2024


A Cherry Delight: Asda Partners with Scottish Growers to Deliver 3.5 Million Hand-Picked Cherries Across the UK
Asda has partnered with Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) to serve up over 3.5 million hand-picked Scottish cherries...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 14, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 2024


Britain's Blueberry Boom: The Little Berry Making a Big Splash
Blueberries are rapidly becoming one of Britain’s favourite snacks, with demand surging by 27% over the past year, according to Tesco....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 12, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 11, 2024


Berry Growers Face Overproduction Crisis Amid Wet Weather Challenges
As the summer harvest reaches its peak, farmers are navigating the challenges of an unexpectedly wet growing season, leading to an...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 9, 2024


Angus Soft Fruits Unveils Art-Inspired Raspberry Masterpieces
Angus Soft Fruits, a prominent breeder and producer of AVAâ„¢ varieties, has proudly announced the release of two ground-breaking raspberry...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 7, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 6, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 5, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 5, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 30, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 29, 2024


Berrymakers: Revolutionising the Berry Market
In an ambitious move to redefine berry consumption, Berrymakers has introduced a groundbreaking model that brings British-grown berries...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 25, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 24, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 23, 2024


'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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 22, 2024
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