Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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Farming industry calls for government action on egg crisis
25 November 2022 NewsAs the avian flu epidemic escalates, farmers are calling on the government to take a stand to protect their livelihoods -
How food grows its roots in rural tourism
10 November 2022 Meat & FishRural tourism is where consumer interest, authentic experiences, health and wellness and an appreciation of our natural landscape meet — all influences shaping our industry into one that appreciates local, diverse and community-driven food, finds Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe -
How independents can help to tackle the ‘hidden crisis’ of food waste
03 November 2022 SustainableWith the food waste problem only growing, we explore how fine food retailers are well-placed to tackle the issue -
How indies can cash in on the need for sustainable health
28 October 2022 SustainableThe Food Foundation is calling for the food industry to have stricter health and sustainability targets – this is where fine food retail can excel -
How a ban on solar power projects on British farmland could affect sustainable food production
24 October 2022 SustainableThe new environment secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, is opposed to solar panels being placed on agricultural land in an effort to boost domestic food production -
Shoppers are buying less veg in the cost-of-living crisis: how indies can help
13 October 2022 NewsWith budgets stretched in the current financial crisis, consumers are ditching vegetables in favour of cheaper, more calorie-dense foods – how can fine food retail help? -
Government plans to scrap environmental schemes considered a “catastrophic mistake” for nature
04 October 2022 BrexitWildlife and farming groups have criticised the proposed move away from Environmental Land Management Schemes (Elms) as a huge step backwards for food security and the environment -
Trend Watch: An appetite for apples
02 October 2022 AgricultureIt’s as easy as apple pie to revitalise the shelves and boost your cheese sales says Sally-Jayne Wright -
How can indies champion organic off the back of Organic September?
29 September 2022 SustainableWith the Organic September campaign drawing to a close for 2022, we explore how fine food retailers can sell more nature-friendly produce -
The role of environment in fine food
02 September 2022 SustainableBoosting our sector’s sustainability credentials is dependent on education across the board, finds Ellen Manning -
How fine food retail can benefit from the adoption of more sustainable diets
24 August 2022 SustainableWith calls for a reduction in meat consumption to meet sustainability targets, we explore how indie retailers can use this to their advantage and champion a ‘less but better’ approach -
British agriculture industry suffers mass food waste due to labour shortages
17 August 2022 NewsA new survey from the National Farmers Union (NFU) revealed that £22 million worth of fruit and vegetables has been wasted directly because of workforce shortages in the first half of 2022 alone
