All United Kingdom articles – Page 269
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ArticleBudget good for diversified farms
Accountants Old Mill say farms with additional businesses on site could benefit from new business rates
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ArticleClipper using tea bags made from bananas
The Dorset-based tea brand's new bags are plastic-free utilising a new manufacturing technique
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ArticleUK online grocery ‘to grow nine per cent in five years’
Growth of ecommerce channel across the world is being driven by evolving shopper expectations and tech innovations, says IGD
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ArticleBudget tax breaks welcomed by industry
Tax breaks for farm infrastructure and a levy on plastics were the key budget announcements affecting food and agriculture
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ArticleUK onion crop nearly halved by weather
Growers have seen their yields down by 40 per cent following a year of extreme weather fluctuations
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ArticleFreaky trend grows for pineapple carving
The tropical fruit is becoming an alternative for Halloween carving thanks to social media influence
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ArticleScientists call on EU to change GMO directive
Leading universities and institutions are seeking an "urgent review" of current GMO regulations following the ECJ gene-editing ruling
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ArticleHonduran hopes
Pacific Produce commercial director Ian Crispin tells Ed Leahy about his Honduran sweet potato exports to the UK, which offer a high-quality alternative to the dominance of US produce
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ArticleRetailers flex their specs on potatoes
Supermarkets have relaxed their specifications on potatoes to help suppliers through a challenging season, but yields are down significantly and access to irrigation has proved crucial
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ArticleMPs back organic amendment to Agri Bill
Figures including Caroline Lucas seek to include financial support for organic farmers in the new Agriculture Bill
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ArticleNCGM traders take market authority to court
Traders at the historic market are seeking an injunction from the High Court against the site's redevelopment
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ArticleRD Applegrowers wins Best in Show at National Fruit Show
Winning Gala selection praised for having exceptional internal quality despite challenging growing season
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit considering 'no-deal' stockpiling
Distributor is looking at stockpiling fruit in a 'no deal' scenario but says storage availability and cost would make this challenging
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ArticleBarnsby apple tests get thumbs up
The variety has been turning out 'exciting results' during testing in the EU
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ArticleTomra partners with Aveva
The partnership already includes the Smartline product for Compac with new efficient technology offerings to come
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ArticleWeather brings mixed season for Kent growers
Growers in 'Garden of England' have seen lower yields, inconsistent harvests and smaller fruit size due to lack of rain but it’s not all bad news
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ArticleHydroponics startup gets funding boost
Aberystwyth-based Phytoponics scales up and eyes retail contracts after patented technology receives $650,000 in funding
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Article"Robo-dog" will carry fruit on its back
The new design from React Robotics can carry fruit to the packhouse from the field saving on precious labour time
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ArticleFargro launches new ‘flexible’ finance division
Service will support horticultural growers with loans that take crop cycles into account
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ArticleNFU calls for Budget measures to ease Brexit pain
Union calls for reform of capital allowances, tax relief on depreciation of farm infrastructure and capital allowances for early tech adoption