All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 41
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VideoVideo: climate change's effect on berries
EU research group releases animation highlighting their efforts to help berry producers beat climate change
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ArticleAldi helps out supplier in potato glut
Discounter bought 700,000 potatoes from its supplier Puffin Produce to help prevent waste
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ArticleScotch Ava strawberries finally arrive
Harvesting of the crop was pushed back following a wet and cold winter
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ArticleUK veg production rises amid uncertainty
Government horticulture statistics released today show home grown vegetable numbers rose in 2017, but fruit production fell
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Article"Fantastic" scallions sold locally
Asda are selling a bumper 300,000 spring onions, often called scallions, grown from a local Armagh farmer
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ArticleNZ Jazz apples land in UK
One of Britain's fastest growing apple varieties is going on tour, appearing on the BBC, to promote their availability
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ArticleMorrisons outsells big four rivals on royal weekend
Supermarkets cashed in £415 million in 24 hours ahead of Prince Harry's wedding
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Article"76,000 drones in our skies by 2030"
UK research by accountants Pricewaterhouse Coopers suggests drones will transform the British economy
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ArticleFirst Comber Earlies on sale
The Northern Irish potato variety is coming into season after tricky Spring weather delayed planting
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ArticleNFU manifesto for Britain launched
Signatories from over 100 groups and businesses have increased the pressure on the government to deliver a successful Brexit
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ArticleEU agri policy "patchwork and incoherent"
Research investigating the EU's policy on food production says it has failed on several health and environmental indicators
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ArticleBrits' £1 billion grocery bill for royal wedding
Shoppers in the UK splashed out £1.68 billion on consumables for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's ceremony last Saturday
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ArticleEntering a brave new world
Amid choppy international waters, the USDA in Britain is already taking steps to align US and UK agricultural standards prior to Brexit
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ArticleNCGM traders threaten legal action
Ongoing disputes between businesses at the historic market and authorities have failed to reach a resolution
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ArticleTesco closer to 'closed packaging loop'
The retailer is reaching out to the government to help build national recycling infrastructure across the UK
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ArticleCrunch time for casual dining
Dubbed the ‘casual dining crunch’, the recent outbreak of restaurant closures across Britain is hurting fresh produce suppliers
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ArticleNew pesticide bot uses solar energy
Swiss start up ecoRobotix hope their machine will help bring about a more sustainable agriculture
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ArticleM&S accelerates store closures
The retailer announced plans to close 100 stores in total over the next four years, including their Simply Food outlets
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ArticleTesco to bin 'Best Before' dates
The retailer cited confusion over the label's meaning possibly causing unnecessary food waste as behind the move
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ArticleSocial media helps potato sales recover
AHDB figures reveal improving perceptions of potatoes have helped boost sales in the past three years after marketing efforts