Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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Organic Farming at Record Low
17 June 2013 NewsBritish farmers have heavily reduced the amount of land they use to grow organic crops and livestock, resulting in the lowest level since records began in 2002 -
Young Shoppers More Likely to Buy British
17 June 2013 NewsYoung people are most likely to actively seek out British produce, according to grocery think tank and analysts IGD -
Higher Fat Content Found in Supermarket Chickens
10 June 2013 NewsNew findings have suggested that supermarket chickens are higher in fat and lower in protein -
New Olive Oil Portal Links Buyers with Growers
03 June 2013 NewsThe UK's first web portal linking British retailers directly with Spanish olive oil producers has been launched -
Firmer Tests for British Food Traceability
03 June 2013 NewsAn 'action plan' is to be launched by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Defra in a bid to guarantee the authenticity of British produce and improve product testing, according to a new report -
Buying British Now ‘Top Priority’ For Consumers
28 May 2013 NewsA new study has found that nearly nine out of ten shoppers say they want to buy British produce wherever possible, with 41% saying they are willing to pay more for it -
Defra Plans to Reduce Food Imports
23 May 2013 NewsA pledge to reduce food imports has been announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) -
Public Urged to Buy British Lamb
02 April 2013 NewsThe National Farmers Union (NFU) is asking consumers to buy British lamb to help sheep farmers who have been hit with the worst winter weather for over 50 years -
Devonshire Farm Succeeds at Rural Oscars
15 March 2013 NewsA farm and mail order butcher has won the Defra Local Food category at the Countryside Alliance Awards -
Environment Minister Backs GM Crops
11 March 2013 NewsOwen Paterson has said genetically-modified crops should be sold in Europe and is hoping to change consumers' opinion of GM food -
Low Profits for Sheep Farmers
04 February 2013 NewsNew Eblex figures have found that English sheep producers are losing £26 per animal raised -
NPA Unveils ‘Wall of Shame’ for Food Manufacturers
30 January 2013 NewsBritish pig farmers are asking food manufacturers, retailers and caterers to make a public pledge that they are not selling illegally-produced meat from EU farms flouting new sow stall legislation
