All articles by Fred Searle – Page 26
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ArticleNew sustainability metric for UK agriculture
‘Global Farm Metric’ set to become a new standard by which farmers and supermarkets measure and manage impact of food production
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ArticleJob of the Week: Soft fruit breeder at James Hutton Ltd
James Hutton Institute’s commercial subsidiary is looking for experienced researcher to lead its blackcurrant and redcurrant breeding programmes
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ArticleBerryWorld steps up fight against ocean pollution
Supplier expands use of Prevented Ocean Plastic to supermarket own-label punnets after extensive trial on branded range last year
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Article‘Expect summer gluts after spring delays’
Strawberries, early potatoes, asparagus and brassicas among the crops delayed by several weeks due to cold spring
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ArticleFarming job searches up 133 per cent
Research highlights major changes in job market during pandemic, with farming among professions that have seen biggest uplift
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ArticleHuman trafficking arrests in Perthshire
Four people charged with exploiting workers in Scotland after police operation against alleged trafficking network
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ArticleFairtrade Covid fund gives farmers a lifeline
Relief and Resilience Fund is helping workers stay safe and businesses recover through range of support for small-scale producers
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ArticleEnnis-Hill unveiled as Berry Gardens ambassador
London 2012 heptathlon champion becomes new face of soft fruit co-op in major new campaign to increase awareness of berries’ health benefits
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ArticleSuffolk farm in UK robotics first
Danish robot Robotti can perform various tasks such as weeding and sowing for up to 24 hours a day using GPS technology
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ArticleEU to reconsider rules on gene editing
EC study concludes technologies such as gene editing have potential to contribute to sustainable food systems, while recognising concerns
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ArticleNew Seasonal Jobs app teams up with Hops
Businesses are working together to help growers recruit UK residents to seasonal positions after government cancels Pick for Britain campaign
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ArticleYorkshire grower launches zero-waste chutneys
New range is part of entrepreneurial grower’s efforts to eliminate food waste on farm near Leeds
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ArticleOddbox makes bold food waste pledge
Veg box scheme aims to rescue 150,000 tonnes of fresh produce by 2025 as part of first annual Do Good Report
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ArticleEx-Sainsbury’s boss backs Snappy Shopper
Justin King invests in app offering half-hour deliveries from local convenience stores as competition intensifies in grocery delivery market
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ArticleGraphic Packaging launches new paperboard punnet
ProducePack Punnet is fully recyclable and reduces plastic use by up to 100 per cent if not top-sealed
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ArticleRiverford launches fully electric deliveries in Bristol
Move will see organic veg box company save 68 tonnes of carbon a year, with business aiming to turn its entire national fleet electric by 2025
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ArticleNew hotdesking hub for agri-businesses
Collaborative Hub on Rothamsted Research’s Harpenden campus is designed to encourage collaboration and innovation
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ArticleBerry Gardens punnets to tackle ocean pollution
Initiative expected to prevent 204 tonnes of plastic from entering the sea, equivalent to 8.2 million water bottles
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ArticlePink Lady backs bees with sticker promo
Competition in partnership with The British Bee Charity and Morrisons aims to raise awareness of bees’ importance as pollinators
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ArticleOrchard House lands £22m loan following buyout
Deal will allow prepared fruit business to invest in new equipment and product development, targeting growth as lockdown is eased