All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 48
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ArticleGove: "I fully acknowledge your concerns"
The Defra secretary of state told farmers he understood their recruitment concerns but would not be drawn on policy detail
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ArticleNFU warns of "chaos" if UK "walks away" from EU
The president of the NFU Meurig Raymond urged Gove to reveal a new agricultural policy at the annual NFU conference today.
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ArticleEat potatoes to reduce poverty
One of Britain's largest potato providers Albert Bartlett is raising money for Sport Relief by donating cash and offering activity breaks
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ArticleMcColl's share price dip after P&H collapse
Annual report issued today revealed collapse of Palmer & Harvey caused supply chain disruption in past 11 weeks
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ArticleGovernment urged to create farming fund
A parliamentary report released yesterday called on government to help agriculture through post-Brexit transition
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ArticleCIEH: "Food could rot in quays"
Head of policy for industry body CIEH says huge tailbacks at British borders could see food left to rot if Britain gets a no-deal Brexit
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ArticleScientists to build new brassica bot
Researchers at the University of Plymouth announced plans to bring an automatic brassica harvesting robot to market in two to three years
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ArticleScientists identify growth gene in strawberries
Researchers in the US say they have located a gene that regulates growth of the berry, opening up new variety possibilities
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ArticleNew Lidl stores to bring 700 jobs
Fast-growing discounter unveils five new shops as its £1.45 billion expansion drive gathers pace
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ArticleTesco scoops SA stone fruit retailer award
The British retailer gained its third gong from South African stone fruit organisation Hortgro following a "record season".
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ArticleMuddy Boots launches new software
Tech firm's new app 'Insights' aims to improve data gathering and analytics for customers across the supply chain
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ArticlePlastic pallets proving successful in trials
Asda could adopt plastic pallets following a successful trial with Polymer Logistics in transporting brassicas
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ArticleNew fungicide for UK to tackle blight
The potato crop treatment will enter the UK and Ireland market this year and offering the lowest application interval yet
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ArticleMorrisons to open in Channel Islands
The Bradford-based member of the big four announced a partnership with local wholesalers Sandpiper to convert their stores into Morrisons
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ArticleTesco "plotting" a new discount chain
Britain's biggest retailer is allegedly gearing up to compete with Aldi and Lidl according to the Sunday Times
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ArticleGB potato seeds triple yields in Kenya
British seed varieties more than tripled the average yield of Kenyan seeds in the east African country following trials.
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ArticleNew Tesco packaging to boost shelf life
Britain's largest retailer says their avocado packaging will improve shelf life by up to two days, helping to cut food waste.
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ArticleIndustry urges government against no-deal Brexit
Trade groups from the food and farming sector met on Sunday to release a signed statement calling for food security assurances
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ArticleUK lettuce leader bullish on Brexit
Jepco boss Tony Padoan says he is confident meeting labour requirements despite shortages
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ArticleNatures Way to install robotic "coretakers"
Dutch scientist Dr Richard van der Linde says four units of his camera based robot technology will be installed by the Chichester suppliers