All articles by Michael Barker – Page 22
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NewsCall for long-term worker commitment after Defra confirms 2025 SWS numbers
The NFU wants a long-term commitment on seasonal workers, but government has only given assurances for next year
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NewsPenrhos Spirits ‘saves 52,000 raspberries’ with new gin
Drinks company aims to use rescued fruit to prevent food waste and boost sustainability
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NewsSainsbury’s launches peat-free mushrooms in UK first
Supplier Monaghan Mushrooms has removed over 20,000t of peat from production per year
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NewsFarming ‘at risk of faltering’ if Budget falls short
Consultant Preston Waldon says the new government has the opportunity to make meaningful change
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NewsFern Britton helps launch search for ‘Nans from Del Monte’
Campaign around National Baking Week aims to inspire home cooking with canned fruit
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NewsSilicon Valley expert takes non-exec role at Fieldwork Robotics
Micki Seibel is highly experienced with agri-tech startups
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NewsMPs discuss value of farming ahead of pivotal Budget
NFU wants to see a multi-year annual agriculture budget of £5.6bn
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NewsIntroduction of SSDs pushed back in latest border delay
Three-month delay is welcomed by business groups, but more clarity is sought
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NewsBig night for Gary Marshall and NCGM as FPC crowns industry champions
Winners were named across a wide range of categories at FPC Fresh Awards 2024
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NewsPea and bean growers to get new format for 2025 Descriptive List
PGRO to announce new format at CropTec Knowledge Hub in November
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NewsWaitrose’s Leckford topfruit and grapes achieve Regenified status
Range of nature-friendly techniques help Leckford meet Regenified’s 6-3-4 Verification Standard
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NewsPotatoes at a crossroads
With the UK potato sector facing a multitude of issues, major producers Greenvale and Branston explain how they are navigating the choppy seas and continuing to innovate
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News£3.5m research project aims to advance soft-fruit breeding in the UK
Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network hopes to make major strides in improving UK self-sufficiency
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NewsRick Clay named agricultural director at Greenvale
Former G’s senior executive will look to help drive growth and sustainability at Greenvale
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NewsLidl and Tesco celebrate British apple success
Supermarkets have been ackowledged by the trade for their strong sales performance
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NewsNew solar arrays double Sysco GB’s renewable capacity
Major supplier made the move as part of ambitious emissions-reduction targets
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NewsWaitrose ‘BrandsNew’ programme looks to identify next big thing
Supermarket is offering a wide package of support to up-and-coming grocery brands
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NewsPlenty on Canada’s plate
Canadian trade body CPMA has a lot to think about this year, from protecting the industry’s interests on packaging to helping boost fresh produce consumption, according to president Ron Lemaire
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NewsCentre for Food Policy and Foresight launched in Nottingham
University initiative brings together experts from across departments
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NewsEat Them to Defeat Them boosts kids’ and parents’ veg consumption
Results of 2024 campaign analysis show impressive reach of the healthy-eating initiative