Bursting into flower: the growth of sustainable blooms
Close to the River Teme, in the shadow of the Malvern Hills, with three farm cats playing around our feet, Meg Edmonds is showing me...
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Demands to voice need for farming 'rescue package' in Queen's Speech
The Liberal Democrats have called for a 'rescue package' for farmers and rural businesses following years of a Conservative government....
Rural connectivity still holding UK farming back, survey shows
The NFU's new Digital Technology Survey reveals that greater broadband and mobile connectivity is needed to meet the needs of modern food...
Blooming shame: Pandemic, Ukraine war hurts Thai orchid industry
Thailand's orchid growers, already weary after two years of being battered by the pandemic, are bracing for fresh blows to their...
LEAF Marque extends its reach into farming's mainstream
A decade ago, when LEAF – Linking Environment And Farming – published its first progress report, it would have been fair to say that the...
Border Control Posts could become the white elephants of Brexit
The UK government has refused to rule out further delaying phytosanitary border checks and prolonging implementation of full Brexit...
M&S food showcases best of British farming with return of Fresh Market Update campaign
M&S Food has launched its new five-month Fresh Market Update customer campaign, showcasing how its British Select farmers deliver the...
Scottish farming co-ops back project to tackle daffodil and potato parasites
Backed in Scotland by Grampian Growers and Scottish Agronomy, alongside the James Hutton Institute, Harper Adams University and HL...
Plant importers needed to test new Inland Border Facility
Defra is looking for volunteers who import high priority plants or plant products to take part in a ‘soft launch’ of Sevington, the new...
Environment Agency launches new abstraction charging scheme
The Environment Agency has launched a new abstraction charging scheme, after it published its long-awaited consultation looking to review...
Growers to save thousands as border inspection fees reduce
After significant NFU campaigning, Defra has confirmed the temporary introduction of a flat-rate inspection fee of £27 for all imports of...
£227m made available for Welsh rural economy
The Welsh government is making £227 million available for the Welsh rural economy over the next three years, Rural Affairs Minister...
PheroSyn and partners develop novel fruit pest solution
PheroSyn, a Hertfordshire company spun-out from Rothamsted Research to develop and produce novel pest pheromones, has secured an Innovate...
Seasonal farmworkers minimum hourly wage confirmed
The Home Office has provided clarity on wage increases for seasonal workers recruited within this year’s Seasonal Worker Scheme for...
'Why isn't technology there to support us?' Pinchbeck grower questions MP
The challenges faced by growers in South Holland were raised with MP Sir John Hayes. Sue Lamb, owner of Lambs Flowers, raised the issues...