All articles by Michael Barker – Page 72
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Nutrient know-how
Nuffield scholar Barbara Bray has published her report into vegetable production for specific nutritional needs
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Brexit income fear for growers
A recent report by AHDB paints an alarming picture of diminished farm incomes post-Brexit
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Strong start for Tenderstem sales
Despite following a year of record-breaking sales, the branded brassica has reported a 20 per cent uplift so far this year
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Growers warned to be water-prepared
With the Environment Agency predicting poor irrigation prospects, AHDB says growers should get their strategies in place now
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£550k campaign for veg-led baby brand
Babease kicks off big spend in campaign emphasising vegetable-rich content of its products
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Meat and two veg: Tesco's new meal solution
Supermarket launches combined meat and veg pack in a bid to save consumers time and get them eating more healthily
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Waitrose to fund plastic-pollution fellowship
Investment by supermarket aims to help reduce the amount of plastic filling the ocean and prevent a global catastrophe
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Consolidation hits global organic industry
Ecovia Intelligence analysis cites recent takeovers as evidence of further rationalisation in organic food production
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Potato firms fined over staff injuries
CH Cole & Sons (Mill House) and Braegate Produce fined after workers are injured in separate health and safety breaches
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Gilpin wins outstanding achievement award
Northern Irish vegetable grower honoured with Belfast Telegraph Cup for years of service to the industry
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High hopes for topfruit growth
Sales of apples and pears are holding steady, and there are plans afoot to grow the category through creative marketing
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New general manager for Port of Dover Cargo
Nik Scott-Gray moves south from Scotland at a critical time for the busy Kent freight facility
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Customs union 'won't solve food standards issue'
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health says food will still face issues at the Irish border if the UK joins a customs union
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Fresh and flower sales up at Waitrose
Supermarket's weekly update indicates strong sales figures for warmer weather produce and Mother's Day blooms
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Tech and science to the fore at Banana Congress
International conference in Miami will focus on key topics such as the application of technology and tackling TR4
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UK's first on-farm drive-thru opened
Welsh minister cuts the ribbon at Rhug Estate on novel approach to bringing in time-pressed customers
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£550k boost for raspberry robot project
Fieldwork Robotics is working with Hall Hunter to develop a commercial system for raspberries and potentially other crops
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Tributes to 'King of Carrots' Clem Tompsett
Described as "the UK's greatest ever carrot grower", Clem Tompsett passed away last weekend
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Spring start boosts fresh sales at Waitrose
Soft fruit and salads benefit from benign weather in comparison to last year's freezing March
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Ocado seals Coles online grocery tie-up
Agreement sees Australian chain's online grocery business adopt Ocado Smart Platform technology in a further boost to UK firm