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Survey Reveals Strong Public Support for British Farmers
Britain's farmers and growers have been named as one of the public's most favoured and valued professions, second only to nurses,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 19, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 19, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 18, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 2024


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%...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 2024


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)...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 11, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 11, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 1, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 28, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 28, 2024


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...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 14, 2024
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