All articles by Michael Barker – Page 40
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Self-driving mini tractors set for trials
Kernow Robotics is working on a prototype that could offer a boost to growers in Cornwall and beyond
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New business grows in Sheffield vaults
Leaf + Shoot has been launched to grow a range of fresh produce beneath Kelham Island
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New initiatives offer pulse yield boost
Pea and Bean Yield Enhancement Network initiatives are now open for participants to register
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Construction begins at NIAB EMR
Multi-million pound development project sees the construction of new glasshouses, offices and labs
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Delphy talks up digital future
Global Tomato Congress hears how digital technologies will help pioneer a path to autonomous greenhouses
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2 Sisters exec named MD at Eurofins
Mark Carnaghan joins food and water testing business at a time of expansion for the company
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Bakkavor 'resilient' despite income drop
Covid-19 hits full-year results at fresh prepared specialist, but there's cautious optimism for the future
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Automated genomics screen tackles plant disease
New approach pioneered by the Earlham Institute proves significantly quicker in helping combat potato disease
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Funding boost for AI plant science
Project between the Universities of Nottingham and Lincoln receives £800,000 for plant phenotyping tech training
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Tesco to sell unwashed potatoes
Supermarket says move on organic potatoes will cut back on waste and massively increase shelf life
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Legumes in focus at new events
UK growers urged to attend free events from April focused on growing the worldwide legume industry
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Women 'at forefront of modern farming'
Comment: On International Women's Day 2021, Sarah Mukherjee, co-chair of the Oxford Farming Conference 2021-22, recounts her personal journey and explains why more diversity is still needed
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Tesco unveils major health plan
Supermarket makes series of commitments, including stocking more plant-based food and upping veg content of ready meals
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SPot Scotland moves into second year
AHDB project continues, seeking sustainable solutions for the seed potato industry
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Nationwide delivers 7,500t of food to the vulnerable
Comment: Scott Hollins, director at Nationwide Produce, describes how the supplier has lent its support - and its facilities - to FareShare
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Logistics trade welcomes NI extension
Decision to extend Northern Ireland grace period is good news for the flow of agri-food products, says Logistics UK
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Ex-Premier chief joins Orchard House
Food and drink industry heavyweight Gavin Darby is named chairman at UK fresh and prepared fruit supplier
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FPC calls for wholesale trade support
The FPC, NFU and FDF have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget, while highlighting areas needing further attention
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Lockdown further boosts retail sales
Supermarkets again saw strong double-digit sales growth at the start of 2021, but that is expected to slow when lockdown is lifted
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Uncertainty slows Scottish potato sector
Slower seed sales thought to be behind higher stored total than five-year average, but there's hope for a positive summer