Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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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 -
Retailers Help Calm Pork Concerns
28 April 2009 NewsWith Swine Flu now confirmed on British shores, retailers across the UK are acting quickly to quash public concerns, in an attempte to prevent negative reactions that will stunt the sale of pork products. -
Britain’s Best Honoured In Rural Awards
23 March 2009 NewsOn 18th March 2009 the national Countryside Alliance Awards were handed out at a Parliamentary reception in London. The Awards, nicknamed “The Rural Oscars", honour the countryside through the people who work so hard to preserve its communities, traditions and enterprise. -
Animal Welfare Means Everyone’s A Winner
28 October 2008 NewsThe RSPCA Good Business Awards, that recognise companies with top animal welfare policies, have honoured retail store, Pepperfield Farm, for the second year running. -
Backlash Against Tesco Competition Commission Appeal
01 July 2008 NewsHot on the heels of Tesco's decision to challenge to the Competition Commmission's proposal to introduce a “competition assessment” into the UK planning system, industry bodies are hitting back.
