Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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Farm shops set to benefit from further fruit and vegetable shortages
04 May 2023 NewsSupermarkets are touted to experience further shortages of certain fruit and vegetables while farm shops could see a boost -
Consumers want to eat more seasonally: how indies can help
17 April 2023 SustainableHere's why independent fine food retailers are in a good position to help consumers eat more seasonal produce this summer -
Cash boost for organic farming good news for fine food retailers
03 April 2023 SustainableFarmers who convert to organic will receive up to a third more cash than last year as the government increases support for nature-friendly farming -
How fine food retailers can help consumers eat more sustainably in 2023
30 March 2023 SustainableResearch reveals Brits want to eat more sustainable food, and indies are well-placed to help them do so -
How to make the most of frozen with Rupert Ashby, BFFF
23 March 2023 Meat & FishRupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) shares his insight into the state of the frozen sector and how indies can take advantage -
Farm shops and markets see increased demand with supermarket shelves empty
22 March 2023 NewsFarm shops and markets are experiencing a spike in demand as shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables cause empty shelves in some supermarkets -
How the Easter opportunity has changed in 2023
21 March 2023 Meat & FishFind out how the cost-of-living crisis will affect the Easter holidays this year in independent retail -
NFU launches ambitious growth strategy for UK horticulture
21 March 2023 NewsAgainst the backdrop of empty shelves, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has launched a strategy to boost UK horticulture -
Exploring the frozen food opportunity
06 March 2023 Meat & FishFine food retailers are yet to fully capitalise on the benefits of premium frozen produce – find out how and why to focus on this underrated sector -
Farming industry issues urgent warning over food shortages
24 February 2023 BrexitIndependent retailers can be a vital part of a much-needed shift towards seasonal eating and short supply chains in the midst of shortages -
Organic market shows growth despite cost-of-living crisis
23 February 2023 SustainableThe organic market in the UK has demonstrated positive and robust growth of 1.6% in 2022, despite an unprecedented and challenging year for business and consumers -
Farming industry at risk as payments are cut by government
14 February 2023 SustainableCuts to post-Brexit farming payments mean farms risk going out of business as new figures reveal only a tiny fraction of slashed EU subsidies went to agriculture businesses last year
