All articles by Michael Barker – Page 74
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Article£3m to send edible surplus to charity
New FareShare initiative hopes to divert edible fresh produce away from AD and animal food and into the human chain
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ArticleChemical conundrum
Growers are getting increasingly concerned about the lack of actives to protect their crops. Michael Barker hears the view of the Crop Protection Association from head of communications Adam Speed
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ArticlePromising picture for British blackcurrants
New varieties and growing techniques to combat the effects of climate change are leaving growers optimistic for the future
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Article'Eden project of food' to open in 2020
New national centre for provenance to open in Oxfordshire, promising previously unseen levels of traceability
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ArticleGoathams raise cash for Kent sports access
Topfruit grower hosts annual charity bike ride across Kent in support of local sports trust
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ArticleDemonstration schools showcase farming to kids
LEAF Education to establish first-ever national network of schools to help improve understanding of food and farming
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ArticleLottery win boosts veg campaign
The Peas Please initiative has won a major cash injection that will keep the project running for another four years
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ArticleGreat British Pea Week returns
Campaign aims to celebrate pea harvesting season and highlight the crop's credentials
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ArticlePoor quarter for Sainsbury's
Supermarket reveals disappointing set of results, with all areas of the business reporting a decline in sales in challenging market
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ArticleNew science tackles fresh produce waste
University of Lincoln initiatives include creating flours from fruit and vegetables to cut food waste in the chain
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ArticleAHDB calls for new SPot farm
Volunteers in the West Midlands wanted to host trials and help agronomists build knowledge for the industry's benefit
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ArticleMixed reaction to Hunt's £6bn farm pledge
Tory leadership candidate promises cash to support farming, but critics say the priority must be to avoid a no-deal Brexit
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ArticleRecord tractor delivery for AC Goatham
Kent topfruit grower buys 20 New Holland vehicles as it updates its fleet across 28 farms
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ArticleSalad among Sainsbury's BBQ price cuts
Supermarket announces reduction on 125 summer food favourites, including salad and fruit lines
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ArticleBothen Hill wins organic grower gong
Organic asparagus grower among the top winners at this year's Soil Association BOOM Awards
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ArticleFive new faces at MorePeople
Stamford recruitment specialist strengthens its team at a time of expansion for the business
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ArticleDimbleby to lead food strategy review
Michael Gove appoints Leon co-founder to produce recommendations for new National Food Strategy
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ArticleTesco unveils 2019 Incubator brands
Supermarket initiative has helped bring names such as Brewdog, Bol and Graze to national attention
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ArticleNew compliance manager for The Fruitery
Kate Boxall appointed to newly created role at Chambers' prepared fruit division
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ArticleWatermelon crisps spearhead Nim's charity push
Nim's Fruit Crisps ties up with Save the Children in fundraising drive, with new flavour launched for the occasion