Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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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 -
Farming industry finds government environmental targets ‘unachievable’
03 February 2023 SustainableThe National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has raised questions about the government’s proposed targets on water pollution, tree planting and rewilding -
All eggs to be labelled ‘barn-reared’ as 16-week grace period ends for poultry farmers
02 February 2023 AgricultureAs of 1st February, eggs originating from free-range flocks in the East of England (Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex) will need to be labelled as barn eggs, Defra has declared -
Four of the biggest sustainability problems for the food sector in 2023
01 February 2023 SustainableWhat are the most important environmental challenges that the food sector is facing today, and how can businesses begin to tackle them? -
How independent retailers can help UK consumers manage food waste
30 January 2023 SustainableWith food waste a real problem for shoppers and retailers alike, we explore how indies can offer a solution -
ELMs reform falls short for farming and environmental groups
26 January 2023 SustainableEnvironmental groups argue the reforms to ELMs don’t go far enough to protect nature -
How regenerative agriculture benefits the fine food industry
24 January 2023 AgricultureRegenerative farming is having a moment, but the virtuous circle set in motion could have long-term gains for you, your community, and our planet. Anna Blewett investigates -
Government changes to ELMs could be “too little too late” for farmers
12 January 2023 SustainableChanges have been announced to the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs), but farmers feel it isn’t enough to help the struggling industry -
Scottish farmers willing to shift away from intensive livestock farming for the environment
15 December 2022 SustainableLivestock farmers in Scotland have revealed they are interested in moving to more nature-friendly farming in order to help the planet -
British food industry could be ‘sleepwalking’ into a national crisis
06 December 2022 NewsAccording to the National Farmers Union, the UK could be about to face serious supply chain issues – how can the government tackle it? -
Farming industry calls for government to champion sustainability at a fairer price
05 December 2022 SustainableThe UK government is being urged to act on making Britain’s agricultural landscape more sustainable, and offering a lower price for produce
