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Scotland's Groundbreaking Glasshouse to Grow 19 Million Trees a Year
A revolutionary glasshouse in Scotland, spanning the size of two football pitches, is set to double tree production and transform...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 19


McCain Backs British Farmers with £30m Support Package Amid Flooding Crisis
McCain Foods has stepped up to support UK farmers facing unprecedented challenges, announcing a £30m financial package to help mitigate...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 18


Agri-Robotics Network Secures Nearly £500K to Drive UK Horticulture Innovation
A new initiative aimed at shaping the future of agri-robotics in the UK has received a significant financial boost. The Agri-Robotics...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 18


Tick-Tock, Toss It: How Gen Z and Millennials Rely on Date Labels to Waste Food
Gen Z and millennials are discarding food long before it actually spoils – and even ahead of the dates printed on the packaging – a new...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 18


Half of UK Farmers Consider Quitting as Reeves’ Tax Reforms Spark Industry Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced significant tax reforms in the latest budget, sparking concern within the farming community. A...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 17


Farming’s Silent Struggle: 91% of UK Farmers See Mental Health as a Hidden Danger
A study has revealed that 91 per cent of UK farmers consider poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden dangers in the industry. The...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 17


Exploitation on UK Farms: Surge in Complaints from Foreign Workers Sparks Calls for Reform
The number of foreign workers seeking help over claims of exploitation, bullying, underpayment, and poor living conditions on UK farms...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 14


What You Need to Know About Best for Britain’s Major New Report On EU-UK Trade
For years, British businesses have faced unnecessary costs, delays, and red tape when trading with our largest market: the European...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 14


Brain-Boosting Bites: Functional Foods Aim to Sharpen Minds – But Legal Risks Lurk
A new wave of innovation is sweeping supermarket shelves as functional food products increasingly target brain health and cognitive...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 14


British Farmers Fear Betrayal as Ministers Consider Dropping Home-Grown Food Pledge
Concerns have been raised that ministers may abandon a popular pledge to prioritise British-grown food in schools and hospitals as part...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 13


Heathrow’s £63bn Third Runway Plan Takes Off – But Not Everyone’s On Board
Heathrow Airport has confirmed it will submit a formal application for its long-awaited third runway this summer, with CEO Thomas Woldbye...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 13


Empowering Women in Produce: Global Women Fresh Marks Fifth Anniversary in Berlin
Women leaders shared insights into their professional journeys during Global Women Fresh’s fifth anniversary celebration at Fruit...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 13


‘No Trade-Off’: Bailey Warns Against Diluting Tough Post-2008 City Regulations
Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, has issued a stark warning against watering down the City regulations introduced...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 12


UK's Biosecurity Under Scrutiny: DEFRA Minister Acknowledges Ongoing Challenges in Plant Inspection
The UK's biosecurity measures for plant imports are facing significant challenges, particularly concerning cargo inspections. The...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 12


Berry Fresh Month: How Greenhouses Are Keeping UK Soft Fruit Growing All Year Round
As February's Berry Fresh Month begins, specialists in constructing and equipping commercial greenhouses, Bridge Greenhouses, are...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 12


Farmers Rally in London Against Proposed Inheritance Tax Changes
On Monday, 10 February 2025, central London became the epicentre of a significant demonstration as hundreds of farmers gathered in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 11


Lidl Announces Nationwide Pay Increase
Lidl has announced a market-leading pay increase for 28,000 hourly-paid colleagues, with new rates coming into effect in March 2025....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 11


'Living History' as Cornishgold Pear Discovered
Frank P Matthews, a UK-based tree nursery, has introduced a new pear variety, Cornishgold. Originally discovered in Launceston, the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 11


Brexit Reset Talks Could Boost UK Economy by 2.2%, Report Reveals
A new report has revealed that closer alignment with the European Union (EU) could boost the UK economy by up to 2.2%, potentially...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 10


From Punjab to Prosperity: The Remarkable Story that made a movie
The invite-only premiere of "It's a Punjabi Farm Innit" Â is a homecoming, a celebration, and a testament to the enduring power of family,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Feb 10
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