All Local Sourcing articles – Page 4
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ArticleIndustry leaders discuss sustainable agriculture and net-zero efforts
The final panel of this year’s Festival of Fresh saw industry leaders talk tech innovation, productivity and profitability
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ArticleIsraeli grape exports dry up, but country’s influence remains
Fierce competition on overseas markets and strong domestic sales have combined to reduce Israeli grape exports to zero, but the country’s role in the development of new varieties is key
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ArticleNFU Cymru opens applications for Sustainable Agriculture Award
The award seeks to champion outstanding examples of sustainable farming in Wales
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ArticleBelOrta kicks off Belgian melon season
At the end of May, Belgian cooperative BelOrta sold the first BelOmelon melons of the 2024 season, with availability starting earlier than ever
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ArticleFresh Direct launches new British produce lines in time for summer
The 50 new lines include Isle of Wight heirloom tomatoes and British sweetcorn
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ArticleNFU Cymru calls for £500m Welsh farming budget
The union outlines funding support needed from next UK government for Welsh farming
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ArticleRegional trend favours covered strawberry production in Germany
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope
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NewsFall Creek reveals Romanian acquisition
Purchase of land for blueberry nursery development marks “pivotal moment” in the company’s European growth strategy
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ArticleScotty Brand launches beetroot crisps
Albert Bartlett’s Scottish produce brand enters Scotland’s snacking category with beetroot crisps
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ArticleAldi invests £750m in Kent apple grower
The retailer’s new 20-year deal with AC Goatham & Son will also see the introduction of a 200-acre Aldi Orchard
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ArticleFood Agility launches digital stonefruit orchard project
Digital orchard model to help Australian stonefruit growers adapt to a changing climate
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ArticleBelgian blueberries complete BelOrta’s berry offering
The first locally produced blueberries of the season are available from Belgian cooperative BelOrta, with volumes set to be available until mid-September
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ArticleFood and farming “key issue” ahead of general election
NFU says the policies of the next government could mean make or break for UK agriculture
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ArticleCorteva plugs BlueN biostimulant for UK potatoes
The seed and crop science company is urging UK potato growers to consider using its biological fertiliser as maincrop plantings get underway
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ArticleVertical Future sees potential for vertical farming in Iraq
Vertical Future’s Jamie Burrows believes autonomous vertical farming systems can have a major impact in Iraq and the wider Middle East region, helping resolve issues of food and water security
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ArticleSoil Association Exchange expands sustainability metrics
Scientific review of farm sustainability recognises farmer knowledge and food production, says Soil Association
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ArticleVF plugs CEA at Farm to Fork
Vertical Future highlights potential of controlled-environment-agriculture tech at Downing Street discussion
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ArticleNFU Cymru applauds new SFS timeline
Welsh farming union welcomes Senedd’s new Sustainable Farming Scheme approach
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ArticleNI early pots set for June debut
Northern Ireland’s early potato season delayed by wet weather and poor seed availability
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ArticleEFRA issues five-point farming-policy proposals
EFRA committee outlines key agri-food concerns ahead of the government’s second annual Farm to Fork Summit