All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 22
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ArticleThe grass is greener
A heritage crop, asparagus is enjoying its own renaissance with high demand from shoppers. A new brand in town will add to the optimism, but there are hardships unique to the vegetable
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ArticleBrassicas planted early for NI growers
Gilfresh were able to recover form last year's nightmare conditions to sow brassica crops three weeks earlier in 2019
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ArticleEarly start for traditional strawberry season
Love Fresh Berries unveiled a giant strawberry yesterday to kick off the British growing season
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ArticleGene discovery could lead to tastier tomatoes
Scientists in America successfully mapped the genome of 725 tomato varieties, locating a rare "flavour gene" in the process
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ArticleWaitrose stock crimson asparagus variety
A darker red than purple asparagus, the crimson spear is ideal for salads, according to the retailer
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ArticleNew campaign targets hospitality waste "epidemic"
The Guardians of Grub campaign targets food waste in the restaurant with 75 per cent of discarded food still perfectly fine to eat
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ArticleVitacress funds "groundbreaking" watercress PhD
Scientists hope to develop a more sustainable and nutrient-rich watercress to feed growing population and tackle malnutrition
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ArticleBroccoli sprout extract 'could treat schizophrenia'
Research reveals compound found in broccoli sprout extract can help improve brain signalling in Schizophrenic patients
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ArticleJonathan Tremayne takes top role at Global Pacific
Former IPL man joins the suppliers following his departure from Asda's buying arm last year
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ArticleNunhems launch new cucumber varieties
The counter-seasonal Olano F1 and Ocana F1 will create year-round cucumber supply from Spain
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ArticleNew pilot scheme a "shambles"
Councillors in Fife, Scotland, have urged the government to increase the numbers of non-EU seasonal workers
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Article£4m awarded to food redistribution schemes
New government funding will help meet targets to cut food waste from industry in half by 2030
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ArticleGreenyard ups stake in Bardsley England
The international fresh produce supplier has increased its investment in Kent topfruit growers Bardsley England
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ArticleTesco halves avocado price for May
Ready to eat avocados feature in new range of offers to celebrate Tesco's centenary
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ArticleIndustry urged to halve food waste by 2030
New food waste champion Ben Elliot is launching ambitious new targets for the food industry at the Step up to the Plate symposium
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ArticleAgri-Bill could return to parliament this month
Michael Gove's flagship Agriculture Bill has been stuck at the committee stage in parliament since November
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ArticleLord Mayor visits Spitalfields amid move proposals
Lord Mayor Peter Estlin said consultations would continue, with all three markets on one site the "desirable outcome"
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ArticlePoToyto Story: Albert Bartlett backs new film
Potato grower Albert Bartlett is launching a new on-pack promotion to celebrate the launch of Toy Story 4
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ArticleFarming needs "radical" change to cut emissions
Landmark climate change report should spur switch to climate-friendly farming systems says Soil Association
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Article€1bn loans for Europe's young farmers
New fund launched to help young farmers across the continent develop their business