Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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Potato Shortage Due to Wet Summer
13 August 2012 NewsThe summer’s wet weather has caused farmers to predict one of the worst potato harvests in decades -
Scheme Launched to Protect Rare Cattle
13 August 2012 NewsA Stourbridge-born farmer has launched a wildlife-friendly beef brand to help protect ancient grasslands in Worcestershire -
Schmallenberg Virus Could Spread Across UK
08 August 2012 NewsA virus that causes deformities in newborn lambs and calves could spread as far as Scotland and Wales before the end of the year, scientists have warned -
Report Lists ‘Endangered’ UK Crops
16 July 2012 NewsBritish tomatoes and salads have been placed on a list of foods that are now endangered -
UK Farmers Urged to Grow Spices
10 July 2012 NewsA Defra-funded report has suggested British farms should start growing herbs and spices to meet the public's demand for curries -
Cocoa Supplies ‘Unsustainable’ by 2020
18 June 2012 NewsAn industry leader has warned that there is a world shortage of cocoa, which will continue to worsen unless action is taken -
Merger for Biggest Dairy Co-op
23 May 2012 NewsBristol based co-operative Milk Link has announced it is planning a merger with Arla Foods -
British Asparagus to Reach Record Prices
23 May 2012 NewsA round of British asparagus is expected to reach up to £50 at auction, after bad weather affected the yield of the vegetable -
New NFU Campaign Highlights British Farming
21 May 2012 NewsThe National Farmers Union has launched a new PR campaign to spread awareness of British produce and its importance to the future of our economy -
NFU Speaks Out on Cheap Milk Prices
16 May 2012 NewsThe NFU has called on milk processors to stop exploiting dairy farmers following the news that four major companies are to cut farm gate milk prices -
Prime Minister Tells Public to Buy British
09 May 2012 NewsDavid Cameron has urged the British public to buy more produce grown in the UK -
Wet Weather Damages Asparagus Crop
03 May 2012 NewsBritish farmers and farm shop owners are experiencing an asparagus shortage after the wettest April on record
