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Slim is In: Skinny Christmas Trees Take Over as Families Downsize Festive Decor
For years the "non-drop" Nordmann Fir has held the top spot as the most popular variety of real Christmas tree. But, according to one...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 13, 2024


Hadlow College Students Grow Over Two Tonnes of Tomatoes Using Hi-Tech Methods
Students at Hadlow College in Kent have grown and harvested over two tonnes of tomatoes in just a few months using the latest technology....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 13, 2024


Preserving Britain’s Apple Heritage: The National Fruit Collection in Focus
Nestled amidst natural barriers of hazel, ivy, and briar in Kent, UK, lies a remarkable preservation effort dedicated to safeguarding...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 13, 2024


Post-Brexit Border Delays Threaten UK Salad Crop Supply for 2025, Industry Warns
British importers of salad seeds, including those for tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, have voiced significant concerns about the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 12, 2024


UK Food Security Report 2024: Key Insights into Domestic Production, Imports, and the Impact of Climate
The 2024 UK Food Security Report, published by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), delivers a detailed analysis...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 12, 2024


DP World Unveils Carbon Inset Trial to Cut Supply Chain Emissions
DP World has launched a groundbreaking carbon reduction initiative at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, aiming to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 12, 2024


Pro-Force Launches Permanent Recruitment Division
Pro-Force has introduced a Permanent Recruitment Division, aimed at connecting clients with skilled professionals for permanent roles...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 12, 2024


Overqualified and Underutilised: OECD Report Highlights England's Graduate Job Crisis
Workers in England are more likely to be overqualified for their roles than employees in any other advanced economy in the OECD,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 11, 2024


Power of Plants: World Horti Center Unveils Sustainable Future at Inspiring New Theme Square
On Wednesday afternoon, December 4, World Horti Center officially opened its seventh theme square, Power of Plants. This square puts the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 11, 2024


Producers Confident in British Pink Lady Apples After “Perfect” Harvest Conditions
New-season British Pink Lady apples have made their way to UK supermarket shelves, and suppliers Worldwide Fruit and Adrian Scripps are...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 11, 2024


British Growers Highlight Challenges Behind Christmas Veg Pricing
Ten years ago, marketing executives at Britain’s biggest supermarket had a brainwave: might slashing the price of basic vegetables tempt...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 10, 2024


Seasonal Worker Scheme: Lifeline for UK Growers or a System Under Strain?
The UK’s Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) grants growers access to 43,000 six-month visas annually, but it has been fraught with challenges...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 10, 2024


Poinsettia Crisis: UK Growers Face Pest Plague and Peat-Free Woes, as Prices Soar
Traditional Christmas poinsettias are in short supply and more expensive this year, shoppers are being warned. Eight million of the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 10, 2024


Rachel Reeves Urges Closer UK-EU Ties to Boost Growth in Landmark Address
Closer relations between the UK and the EU will boost economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell European finance leaders today...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 9, 2024


Exploitation Exposed: UK Agency Loses Licence Over Recruitment of Indebted Indonesian Workers
A British recruitment agency that brought Indonesian farmworkers to the UK owing debts of thousands of pounds to foreign brokers has had...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 9, 2024


Online and Discount Grocery Channels Set to Lead Global Growth Over Next Five Years, Says IGD
Online and discount grocery channels are set to experience the fastest growth worldwide over the next five year, according to the latest...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 9, 2024


Border Delays Jeopardise UK Protected Edibles Supply
The next 8 weeks is a short, but critical window in the UK Protected Edibles calendar, with growers importing seeds and/or young plants...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 6, 2024


Thanet Earth Centre Donates One Tonne of Fresh Produce in Successful First Year
The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence in greenhouse growing has had a bumper opening year, with a tonne of its produce being...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 6, 2024


Ruthless Drug Gang Jailed After UK’s Record £200m Cocaine Bust Concealed in Banana Cargo
A ruthless gang that tried to smuggle cocaine worth £200 million, concealed in a cargo of bananas from Colombia, has been brought to...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 5, 2024


Guernsey's Horticulture Apprenticeship Suspended Amid Industry Shift and Waning Interest
The Guernsey Institute (TGI) has been forced to suspend its horticulture apprenticeship, citing a lack of interest in the course as...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Dec 5, 2024
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