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AI Ambitions in the UK: Betting on Tomorrow’s Growth Today
The spectre of last week’s bond market sell-off continues to loom large over the UK government's ambitious artificial intelligence...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 14


Berries at a Crossroads: £2bn Boom Meets Looming Crisis
The British berry growing industry faces an alarming future despite its market value soaring to an unprecedented £2bn. The British Berry...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 14


Climate Chaos: Spring Brassicas Scarce Amid Weather Woes
Broccoli, cauliflower and other brassicas may soon become a rarity this spring. Growers warn that an unusually mild autumn and winter has...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 14


Growers United at the 2025 Growers' Day
On 8th January 2025, Grodan and Royal Brinkman sparked inspiration and collaboration at the 2025 Growers' Day, uniting 35 protected salad...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 14


New Deal for Farmers” May Come Too Late for Many Farms, Warns NFU
Following the announcement of the government’s ‘New Deal for Farmers’, which sets out the state’s long-term vision for British...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 13


Asda’s Winter Fruit and Veg Pledge to Deliver One Million Meals to Communities in Need
Asda has unveiled a heartwarming initiative for 2025, pledging to donate the equivalent of one million meals between January and March as...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 13


Tesco Highlights Farmers' Environmental Plight in New Report
Tesco’s chief commercial officer, Ashwin Prasad, has urged the government to deliver a clear plan for UK agriculture during his speech at...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 13


"Worse than Covid": Hospitality Crumbles Under Reeves
The hospitality sector is seeing a raft of closures, with a leading figure in the sector saying more businesses will go under than was...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 10


Fresh Food, New Hope: Sainsbury’s and Greencore Unite to Donate One Million Meals
Sainsbury’s has teamed up with its long-standing supplier Greencore to produce and donate one million fresh meals to those facing food...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 10


New Initiative Highlights Benefits of British Farming and Balanced Diet
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a new campaign, titled “Let’s Eat Balanced,” to emphasise the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 10


Labour Aims for 50% of Public Sector Food to Be British-Grown
Food supplied to the public sector will be monitored for the first time to see how much was grown by British farmers, the environment...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 9


Cool Success: CambridgeHOK Refrigeration Hits £5 Million Milestone in First Year
CambridgeHOK Refrigeration is celebrating a remarkable first full year of trading, achieving profitability and a turnover exceeding £5...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 9


The Peat Problem: Can Britain Balance Food Security and Climate Action?
Nick Easen of Wicked Leeks explores how the move to a peat-free future is impacting farmers. Britain’s lowland peatlands are among...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 9


Food Price Inflation Hits 3.7%, Boosting Supermarket Sales Over Bumper Christmas Season
Food price inflation surged to 3.7% in December, its highest level since March, helping drive a standout festive season for supermarkets....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 8


MPs Launch Cross-Party Inquiry into UK Food Sector Challenges
The resilience and weaknesses of the UK’s food supply chain are under scrutiny in a new inquiry launched by the House of Commons’...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 8


Reeves Faces Tough Choices Amid Rising Borrowing Costs and Fiscal Pressure
Rachel Reeves may be forced to make fresh public spending cuts in her March “spring forecast” as soaring government borrowing costs...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 8


Unsung Heroes of Horticulture Honoured in HM The King’s New Year Honours List 2025
The 2025 New Year Honours List, issued by HM The King, celebrates the exceptional contributions of individuals from communities across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 7


Aldi’s Sprouts of Success: £1.6 Billion Festive Sales Crown Best Christmas Ever
Aldi recorded its best Christmas ever in 2024 with sales topping £1.6 billion in the four weeks to Christmas Eve. British supermarket...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 7


Neonicotinoid Ban Looms as Government Steps Up Bee Protection
The UK Government is poised to prohibit the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, moving closer to outlawing chemicals widely implicated in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 7


Inside Europe’s Largest Vertical Farm: A Glimpse at the Future of Farming
Europe’s most expansive vertical farm has opened its doors, promising to produce up to 20 million bags of salads and herbs each year by...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jan 6
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