All articles by Michael Barker – Page 11
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ArticleSainsbury’s sets more ambitious GHG targets
Supermarket ups its targets and asks suppliers to play their part
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ArticleMPs urged to support farmers with ‘Buy British Bill’
Bill aims to guarantee 50 per cent of public food procurement comes from British suppliers
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ArticleRPA opens claim window for stewardship schemes
Farmers can now submit claims under Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes
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ArticlePorts of Bilbao and Portsmouth agree MoU to boost trade
Deal aims to develop both green and digital shipping corridors
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ArticleDefra accelerates public food procurement and labelling work
Two new reviews will look into improving public food access and fairer labelling
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ArticleBAPL launches manifesto to secure British topfruit
10-point plan outlines actions to support growers ahead of general election
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ArticleCalifornia Prunes renews ROS tieup in the UK
Collaboration will highlight benefits of prunes to good bone health
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ArticleSocial vitamins at heart of London charity’s work
The Food Chain is improving lives with a focus on nutrition and community support
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ArticleSpring Budget a mixed bag for farmers, says NFU
Union argues there are several benefits but the budget overall does not go far enough
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Article£1m soil health project focuses on the role of roots
The TRUTH project will examine crop roots’ role in healthy soil and food production
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NewsThanet Earth moves into lettuce production with Chichester acquisition
Thanet Earth Lettuce aims to boost UK self-sufficiency in leafy salads
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ArticleMajor packhouse solar array completed at Thanet Earth
BeBa Energy installation means a third of the packhouse’s energy is drawn from solar
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ArticleBlockchain technology offers major boost to tomatoes
SecQuAL project finds multiple benefits for the tomato and wider fresh produce industry
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ArticleDistribution deal brings HarvestEye into Finland
British company has growth plans for its crop insight tool in the Nordic region
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ArticleDate revealed for 2024 Onion and Carrot Conference
Joint event in November will feature a conference and gala dinner
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ArticleCalls grow for healthier school and hospital food
Soil Association and Professor Tim Spector lead calls for reduction in ultra-processed foods
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ArticleNFU says horticulture needs Buyers Code of Practice
Farmers’ union believes the sector cannot overcome its challenges without a fairer marketplace
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ArticleCould lightning revolutionise fertiliser production?
Start-up business Debye is trialling space technology on lettuce crops
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ArticleStudy promotes role of bugs in keeping apple orchards healthy
University of Reading-led research highlights positive role for wildflower strips in the nation’s orchards
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ArticleNFU calls for Treasury support ahead of Spring Budget
Farmers’ union says the industry needs more backing to meet environmental goals