Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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Farming industry calls for government to realise the importance of soil health
21 July 2022 AgricultureA new report from the National Farmers Union (NFU) demonstrates that soil health is a crucial factor in meeting net zero targets by 2040 -
How beef and lamb could become the backbone of regenerative farming in the UK
07 July 2022 SustainableA new report from the Sustainable Food Trust suggests that beef and lamb can still form part of a sustainable diet as we move towards more regenerative farming -
How fine food retailers can champion food traceability using technology
05 July 2022 Meat & FishFood traceability is becoming increasingly important to consumers as they become more aware of safety issues and sustainability, and indies can provide the transparency they need -
How indies can fight the ‘expensive’ perception as food inflation rises
22 June 2022 NewsWith food inflation set to reach 15% in the next couple of months, we explore how independent food retailers such as farm shops can offer better value for consumers -
New report roadmaps future where champions of ‘local’ can thrive
09 June 2022 SustainableA new report from EAT could help to mitigate climate disaster and ensure food security across the globe -
UK Government proposes crop gene-editing in bid to increase food security
27 May 2022 SustainableOn Wednesday this week, the UK government presented a new bill which would allow gene-editing to improve crop resilience and make the country more self-sufficient -
UK farms have just 25% of seasonal workforce needed for summer harvests
24 May 2022 NewsBritish producers are missing up to 75% of the seasonal farm workers required as we approach peak season for harvests -
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
16 May 2022 SustainableMore farms across the UK are choosing eco-friendly farming, with land going through the two-year conversion period to organic rising by 34% in 2021 -
What does the future of seasonal eating look like?
10 May 2022 SustainableWith growing climate disruption causing early harvests and milder winters, seasonal eating may look very different in the near future – but is seasonality really over? -
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
26 April 2022 AmbientNew research finds price is the biggest barrier to sustainability for consumers, so how can fine food retail combat this? -
Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
11 April 2022 SustainableThe EIT’s latest Trust Report showed that consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most within the food sector -
What do the sunflower oil shortages mean for independent retailers?
07 April 2022 NewsThe UK is rapidly running out of sunflower oil supplies as a result of the war in Ukraine, leading to higher demand on premium oils and heavy price increases
